Definition of "late"
- adjective
Near the end of a period of time.
Specifically, near the end of the day.
Associated with the end of a period.
Not arriving until after an expected time.
Not having had an expected menstrual period.
Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive.
- noun
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
Manner; behaviour; outward appearance or aspect.
A sound; voice.
- adverb
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
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