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How to pronounce late
Say it like this: /leɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does late mean?
adjNear the end of a period of time.
“The meeting is convened for late morning.”
Specifically, near the end of the day.
“It was getting late and I was tired.”
Associated with the end of a period.
“Late Latin is less fully inflected than Classical Latin.”
nounA shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
“At about 11 pm one night in Corporation Street my watch were on van patrol and Yellow Watch were on late as usual.”
advAfter a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
“We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.”
Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
“Linda Smith, late of 13 Oxford Street.”
Not long ago; just now, recently.
“He ſhall doe this, or elſe I doe recant / The pardon that I late pronounced heere.”
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