late · adv
late (NEAR THE END)
B2 near the end of a period of time
Dictionary examples:
We talked late into the night. (21.5)
As late as the 1980s they were still using horses on this farm. (56.8)
late (AFTER)
A2 after the planned, expected, usual or necessary time
Dictionary examples:
My alarm clock always rings late, after I'm already at work! (0.0)
My friend always arrives late, even to his own birthday party! (0.0)
The movie started so late, I fell asleep before the title! (0.0)
The snow came late this year. (15.0)
Kathryn's just phoned to say she's working late this evening. (55.2)