Definitions
adj. after the expected time or near the end of a period
迟到的；晚期的
adv. after the expected time or towards a period's end
迟；晚
adj. used before mentioning a person who has died
已故的
Example
I was late because my bicycle had a flat tyre.
我迟到了，因为我的自行车轮胎没气了。
Students who regularly stay up late may struggle to concentrate and perform well in morning classes.
经常熬夜的学生在上午的课堂上可能难以集中注意力并取得良好表现。
Collocations
- be late for
- stay up late
- late at night
- in the late stages
Word family
- lateness (n.)
- lately (adv.)
Synonyms
- delayed
Antonyms
- early
Usage tip
late作副词指迟、晚；lately指最近，不能混用。
FAQ
- What does late mean?
- after the expected time or near the end of a period after the expected time or towards a period's end used before mentioning a person who has died
- How is late pronounced?
- UK /leɪt/, US /leɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
