late

1. late (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Near the end of a period of time.

Example: The seedlings appeared to be coming along nicely until a late frost killed them.

2. late (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Specifically, near the end of the day.

Example: It was getting late and I was tired.

3. late (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Associated with the end of a period.

Example: Late Latin is less fully inflected than Classical Latin.

4. late (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.

Example: At about 11 pm one night in Corporation Street my watch were on van patrol and Yellow Watch were on late as usual.

5. late (adv) — sense 5

Definition: After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

Example: We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.

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6. late (adv) — sense 6

Definition: Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.

Example: Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party.

7. late (adv) — sense 7

Definition: Not long ago; just now, recently.

Example: He ſhall doe this, or elſe I doe recant / The pardon that I late pronounced heere.