English · Numbers & Time
late
/leɪt/
[/leɪt/]
after the usual time
Beginneradverb
Definition
Late means after the expected or usual time.
Example
He went to bed late last night.
He went to bed late last night.
Etymology
From Old English 'læt' meaning slow or late.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to show something happens after the right time.