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Example
The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.
The project submission was late, but the teacher accepted it.
FormalExample
The late professor was renowned for his groundbreaking research in physics.
The award was presented in honor of the late Dr. Smith, who dedicated his life to medical research.
03
existing or occurring near the end of a specified period of time
Example
The flowers started blooming in late summer, just before fall set in.
His career took off in the late 1990s, bringing him widespread recognition.
3.1
referring to a time that is close to the end of the day or night, typically beyond usual or expected hours
Example
It ’s getting late, and we should head home before it gets dark.
By the time we finished dinner, it was already late.
Example
The company 's success is attributed to its late CEO, who revolutionized its strategy.
My late colleague has now taken a position at a different university.
late
Example
He arrived late to the concert and missed the first song.
The train was running late due to technical difficulties.
02
toward the end of a specific period of time or phase in someone's life
Example
The project was completed late last year, just before the holidays.
The flowers started blooming late in March due to the cold weather.
03
used to refer to something that continues toward the end of the day
Example
We decided to take a walk late in the evening when the weather cooled down.
He often prefers working late, when the office is quiet.
