late

late

adverb

Definition of LATE

1

after the due, usual, or proper time <she has a habit of arriving late for everything>

Synonyms belatedly, delinquently, tardily

Related Words afterward (or afterwards), anon, eventually, later, latterly, subsequently, thereafter; dilatorily, laggardly, pokily, slow, slowly, sluggishly

Near Antonyms immediately, promptly, punctually; pronto, quickly, rapidly, snappily, speedily, swiftly

Antonyms beforehand, early, inopportunely, precociously, prematurely, unseasonably

2

not long ago <the actress, late of New York but now of Los Angeles, is being eagerly sought for film roles>

Synonyms freshly, just, late, lately, new, now, only, recently

Related Words latterly

Near Antonyms ago, before, earlier, early, erstwhile, formerly, previously; heretofore, hitherto

Antonyms anciently