Late, adv.
 1. After the usual or proper time, or the time appointed; after delay; as, he arrived late; -- opposed to early.
 2. Not long ago; lately.
 3. Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period; as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night.
 Of late, in time not long past, or near the present; lately; as, the practice is of late uncommon.
 Too late, after the proper or available time; when the time or opportunity is past.

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