Late
Example: He arrived late to the history class yesterday.
Definition
"Late" as a noun in the context of history refers to a period toward the end of a specific era or event. For example, the "late" 19th century indicates the final decades of the 1800s, often marked by significant social or technological changes.
Etymology
The word "late" originally comes from the Old English word 'læt,' meaning 'slow' or 'tardy.' Over time, it evolved to describe time-related contexts, including historical periods occurring near the end of a timeframe. Did you know it once also meant 'dead' or 'deceased' in older usage?
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"Late" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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