late

The word “late” has 1 syllable: late.

It's pronounced as /leɪt/.

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In the thesaurus, “late” has 40 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for late along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for late

noun
1. A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
adjective
1. Near the end of a period of time.
2. Specifically, near the end of the day.
3. (usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.
4. Not arriving until after an expected time.
5. Not having had an expected menstrual period.
6. Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Often used with "the"; see usage notes.).
7. Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; departed, or gone out of office.
8. Recent — relative to the noun it modifies.
9. Of a star or class of stars, cooler than the sun.
adverb
1. After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
2. Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
3. Not long ago; just now.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to late, such as: advanced, ago, alive, asleep, backward, before, behind.

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