Late Synonyms & Definitions

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• LateDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v.) Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; lately deceased, departed, or gone out of office; as, the late bishop of London; the late administration.
2. (a.) After the usual or proper time, or the time appointed; after delay; as, he arrived late; -- opposed to early.
3. (a.) Not long ago; lately.
4. (v.) Continuing or doing until an advanced hour of the night; as, late revels; a late watcher.
5. (v.) Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a late spring.
6. (v.) Not long past; happening not long ago; recent; as, the late rains; we have received late intelligence.
7. (a.) Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period; as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night.
8. (v.) Far advanced toward the end or close; as, a late hour of the day; a late period of life.

• LateenDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Of or pertaining to a peculiar rig used in the Mediterranean and adjacent waters, esp. on the northern coast of Africa. See below.