late
Translation
late, delayed, deceased
Examples
The train was late.
The train was late.
He is in his late twenties.
He is in his late twenties.
Her late husband was a doctor.
Her late husband was a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
be late ((for sth.)) to be delayed for (sth.). The train was late for its arrival.
in one's late ((number))s towards the end of a decade of one's age. He is in his late twenties.
the late ((sb.)) used to refer to a person who has died. Her late husband was a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tardy, delayed; Antonyms: early, punctual
Etymology
From Old English 'læt', meaning 'slow, sluggish'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'late for a date'. It can also be used as an adverb without changing form (e.g., 'He arrived late').