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late

[leyt] / leɪt /
ADJECTIVE
not on time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
last-minute slow
WEAK
backward behind behind time behindhand belated blown delayed dilatory eleventh hour gone held up hung up in a bind in the lurch jammed lagging missed the boat out of luck overdue postponed put off remiss stayed strapped tardy too late unpunctual
Antonyms
WEAK
antique early live old old-fashioned on time prompt punctual
ADJECTIVE
new
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fresh recent
WEAK
advanced just out modern
Antonyms
STRONGEST
old
WEAK
antique early live old-fashioned on time prompt punctual
ADJECTIVE
dead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
old once past previous sometime
WEAK
asleep bygone cold deceased defunct departed erstwhile ex- exanimate extinct former inanimate lifeless onetime preceding quondam
Antonyms
STRONGEST
current future present
WEAK
antique early live old-fashioned on time prompt punctual
ADVERB
at the last minute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
slowly
STRONG
belatedly tardily
WEAK
backward behind behind time behindhand dilatorily unpunctual
Antonyms
WEAK
early on time punctually

Example Sentences

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However, in late 2025, Craig and Weisz are said to have started quietly shopping the six-bedroom home around, according to The Real Deal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

He admitted being the speeding driver but submitted the form to the police too late to avoid a criminal prosecution.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The benchmark is also just 20 points from the all-time peak it reached in late January.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

During especially snowy years, the resort has remained open as late as early August.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“I’d better go. It’s late and I was supposed to help Ma with dinner.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu