Definitions

1. adjective

happening or done after the expected or usual time; delayed

“The meeting was late and started after midnight.”

2. adjective

being or coming at the end; last in a series

“She was the last one to arrive and therefore the late arrival at the party.”

3. adverb

after the usual or expected time

“He got late to the party and missed the cake-cutting ceremony.”

4. noun

a person who is late, especially someone who is expected to arrive or start something at a particular time but does not

“The latecomers had to stand outside because the room was already full.”

5. adverb

in a late manner or style, especially one that is characteristic of a particular period or culture

“The late Victorian architecture of the mansion was a sight to behold.”