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late
adverb(late)in the recent past
Examples:
Lately the rules have been enforced.
As late as yesterday she was fine.
Feeling better of late.
As late as yesterday she was fine.
Feeling better of late.
late
adjective(late)at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
Synonyms: later,
Antonyms: early,
Examples:
The late phase of feudalism.
A later symptom of the disease.
Later medical science could have saved the child.
A later symptom of the disease.
Later medical science could have saved the child.
late
adverb(late)later than usual or than expected
Antonyms: early,
Examples:
The train arrived late.
We awoke late.
The children came late to school.
I belatedly wished her a happy birthday.
We awoke late.
The children came late to school.
I belatedly wished her a happy birthday.
late
adjective(late)after the expected or usual time; delayed
Examples:
A belated birthday card.
I'm late for the plane.
The train is late.
I'm late for the plane.
The train is late.
late
adjective(late)(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
Examples:
Our late President is still very active.
late
adjective(late)of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
Synonyms: recent,
Examples:
A late development.
Their late quarrel.
Their late quarrel.
late
adjective(late)being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
Examples:
Late evening.
Late 18th century.
A late movie.
Took a late flight.
Had a late breakfast.
Late 18th century.
A late movie.
Took a late flight.
Had a late breakfast.
late
adjective(late)having died recently
Examples:
Her late husband.