late

US /let/

UK /leɪt/

A1

adverb

  • At a time after the expected time
  • After the expected or usual time.

adjective

  • Happening near the end of a given time
  • Having died; deceased.
  • Having died; having held some position recently
  • Having recently stopped being something, such as holding a particular position.
  • Happening or existing far into the night or day.
  • Arriving, happening, or done after the expected or usual time.
  • At a time after the expected time
  • Advanced in pregnancy.
  • Near the end of a period of time.