Synonyms for late

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1. Tardy

   too late, held up, overdue, stayed, postponed, put off, not on time, belated, behind time, lagging, delayed, remiss, behindhand, backward, not in time, in the lurch*, later than you think*, at the eleventh hour*; see also slow 2, 3.

   Antonyms early*, punctual, on time.

2. Recently dead

   dead, defunct, deceased, departed; see dead 1.

3. Recent

   new, just out, recently published; see fresh 1.

4. Far into the night

   nocturnal, night-loving, after hours, advanced, tardy, toward morning, after midnight.

5. At an advanced cultural stage

   developed, cultured, advanced; see modern 1, 3. See syn. study at dead.

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