8.4.5.3.3 Late

Use this domain for words describing something happening late--after the expected time, after the usual time, or after the time that was agreed on.

  • What words indicate that something happens late?
    late (adv), not on time, lateness (of the hour), late in life,
  • What words describe something that happens late?
    late (adj), overdue, belated,
  • What words describe someone who is late?
    tardy, latecomer,
  • What do people say to someone who is late?
    about time too, what time do you call this? where have you been? better late than never
  • What words refer to being late to pay back a loan?
    be behind with, overdue, be in arrears,
  • What words indicate that something happens late at night?
    last thing at night, in the middle of the night, the early hours, till all hours,
  • What words refer to not finishing something within the time that is allowed?
    be behind, be behind schedule, be running late, overrun,
  • What words indicate that something is too late?
    too late, it's a little late in the day, leave it a bit late, miss,
  • What words indicate that something will happen no later than a particular time?
    no later than, at the latest,