English Definition
adj. doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time
Significado en Español
tarde
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “late”:
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A
punctual
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B
early
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C
overdue
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prompt
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C — overdue.
“late” means adj. doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time
Common questions about “late”
What does “late” mean?
late — adj. doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time. In Chinese: 迟到的.
How do you pronounce “late”?
late is pronounced /leɪt/. It breaks into 1 syllable: late.
Is “late” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. late appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.