Late
Example: He arrives late to the meeting
Definition
"Late" is an adverb used to describe something happening after the expected, scheduled, or usual time, such as arriving late to a meeting. It indicates a delay or being behind the proper or agreed timing.
Etymology
The word "late" comes from Old English 'lǣt,' meaning slow or tardy. It shares roots with Old Norse 'latr' and German 'latt,' all conveying a sense of slowness or delay. Did you know? Its use evolved over time to mean occurring after the expected time.
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"Late" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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