7 senses of late

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Term: 7 senses of late

1. Noun - The condition of being late

Sample sentence: His habitual lateness to class resulted in numerous detentions.

2. Adjective - Occurring or arriving after the expected or usual time

Sample sentence: She apologized for her late arrival to the meeting.

3. Adverb - After the expected or usual time

Sample sentence: He arrived late to the party and missed the surprise announcement.

4. Noun - Recently deceased person or former person

Sample sentence: The museum displayed a painting by a late French artist.

5. Adjective - Of a later time or period

Sample sentence: They enjoyed a late-night walk along the deserted beach.

6. Adverb - Near the end of a period of time

Sample sentence: The project deadline is fast approaching; we can't afford to work late.

7. Adjective - Far advanced in time or progress

Sample sentence: The civilization left behind remarkable architectural structures in its late period.