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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.

2. Meaning 2 · adjective

   Near the end of a period of time.

   “It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.”

3. Meaning 3 · adjective

   Specifically, near the end of the day.

   “It was getting late and I was tired.”

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   (usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.

   “Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin.”

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Not arriving until after an expected time.

   “Even though we drove as fast as we could, we were still late.”

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   Not having had an expected menstrual period.

   “I'm late, honey. Could you buy a test?”

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Often used with "the"; see usage notes.)

   “Her late husband had left her well provided for.”

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; departed, or gone out of office.

   “the late administration”

9. Meaning 9 · adjective

   Recent — relative to the noun it modifies.

10. Meaning 10 · adjective

    Of a star or class of stars, cooler than the sun.

11. Meaning 11 · adverb

    After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

    “We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.”

12. Meaning 12 · adverb

    Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.

    “Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.”

13. Meaning 13 · adverb

    Not long ago; just now.

How this word is used

• Everyday “It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.”
• General “It was getting late and I was tired.”
• General “Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin.”
• General “Even though we drove as fast as we could, we were still late.”
• General “I'm late, honey. Could you buy a test?”
• General “Her late husband had left her well provided for.”
• General “the late administration”
• Everyday “We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.”
• General “Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.”

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