Words · Very common
late
/leɪt/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- adjective
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
late evening
- adverb
later than usual or than expected
the train arrived late
- adjective
after the expected or usual time; delayed
a belated birthday card
- adjective
of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
a late development
- adjective
having died recently
her late husband