Late
Exemple : 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.
Étymologie
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" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (A1) - partie 4", qui contient 104 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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