Word Meaning

late definition and meaning

v. Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a late spring.
v. Far advanced toward the end or close; as, a late hour of the day; a late period of life.
v. Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; lately deceased, departed, or gone out of office; as, the late bishop of London; the late administration.
v. Not long past; happening not long ago; recent; as, the late rains; we have received late intelligence.
v. Continuing or doing until an advanced hour of the night; as, late revels; a late watcher.
a. After the usual or proper time, or the time appointed; after delay; as, he arrived late; -- opposed to early.
a. Not long ago; lately.
a. Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period; as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night.

Crossword clues for late

- After arranged time
- Behind schedule
- Behind the clock; 12-across
- Behind the clock; Recent
- Behind time
- Better ... than never
- Dead on time? Not!
- Deceased
- Ex
- Far on in the day or night
- Last-minute
- Not fast
- Overdue
- Passed on
- Recently deceased
- Some Pilates at night
- Tardy