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late
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doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected
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having died recently
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being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
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occurred in the recent past
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of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages
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at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
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(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
late
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after the usual or expected time
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happening or occurring towards the end of a period of time, such as a year, season, month, or day
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to an advanced time
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in the recent past
Example
The late response from the client delayed the project timeline.
The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.
Their late departure from home resulted in heavy traffic on the way to the airport.
He made a late decision to attend the conference, missing the early registration deadline.
Due to the late start, they had to rush to finish their work before the deadline.
