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late
adjective
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How to pronounce late:

Definition of late:

late (adjective):
of, relating to, or imposed because of tardiness
coming or remaining after the due, usual, or proper time
occurring or arriving after the correct or expected time
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time.

Synonyms for late:

behindpostponedoverduedelinquentdelayedripetardyslowbelatedtiming

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