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What does late mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word late? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Near the end of a period of time.
  2. Specifically, near the end of the day.
  3. (usually not used comparatively) Associated with the end of a period.
  4. Not arriving until after an expected time.
  5. Not having had an expected menstrual period.
  6. (not comparable, euphemistic) 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.
Noun
  1. (informal) A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
Adverb
  1. After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
  2. formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
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