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Hi, everyone!
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'Late' is a very useful word.
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Find out why on this English In A Minute.
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The most common meaning of late is
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'after the correct time'.
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It can go before a noun as an adjective.
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I had a late breakfast so I took the late train.
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Or it can modify a verb as an adverb.
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I arrived late to class because the train came late.
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And don't forget, you can be 'late for' something.
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I'm going to be late for my own wedding!
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'Late' can also mean 'near the end of a period of time'.
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We didn't go to bed until late at night.
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We often talk about periods in history this way.
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The internet was invented in the late 20th century.
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You can also combine 'late' with 'of' to mean 'recently'.
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I've been using the internet a lot of late.
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Finally,
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'late' can be used to refer to a person who has died
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– usually recently.
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Look at the time! I've got to go! I'm late!
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Not dead!