late

/lˈe‍ɪt/

/ˈɫeɪt/

late

doing or happening not at the time that is usual or expected, but after it

synonyms : belated

having died recently

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

antonyms : early

of the immediate past or just previous to the present time

synonyms : late(a)

of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages

antonyms : early

at or toward an end or late period or stage of development

synonyms : later(a)

antonyms : early

(used especially of persons) of the immediate past

synonyms : former(a)

late

after the usual or expected time

synonyms : belatedly

antonyms : early

happening or occurring towards the end of a period of time, such as a year, season, month, or day

to an advanced time

synonyms : deep

in the recent past

synonyms : lately

Examples

1. The pharmacy is open late for your convenience.

2. The latest sale takes the annual revenue to $1 million.

3. The strict teacher rejected the student's late assignment.

4. Her latest novel takes the lid off the international art world.