word
Late
Layt
/ˈleɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
late
Dictionary meaning
Later than usual or than expected.
Examples
- The train arrived late.
- I am always told by friends that I married pretty late.
Synonyms: belatedly, tardily
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