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adverb · A1 · very often · UK/US
late
late
Meaning of late
English
after the right or planned time, e.g. arrive late
Deutsch
nach der erwarteten Zeit; zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt als vorgesehen
Pronunciation
British English
/leɪt/
American English
/leɪt/
late with German translation
late usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
I'm coming home late today.
Heute komme ich spät nach Hause.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
The bus arrives late.
Der Bus kommt spät.
late synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between late, behind schedule, and belatedly
B
🇬🇧English
behind schedule
later than planned
B1often
ENThe project is behind schedule.
Advanced: broader words
B
🇬🇧English
belatedly
formal: too late
B2rare word
ENShe belatedly sent her congratulations.
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What does late mean?
after the right or planned time, e.g. arrive late
How do you pronounce late?
late is pronounced [leɪt].
How is late used in a sentence?
Heute komme ich spät nach Hause. Translation: I'm coming home late today.
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