late

Definitions of late in various dictionaries:

adj - being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

adj - after the expected or usual time

adj - of the immediate past or just previous to the present time

adj - having died recently

adj - of a later stage in the development of a language or literature

adj - at or toward an end or late period or stage of development

adj - (used especially of persons) of the immediate past

adv - later than usual or than expected

adv - to an advanced time

adv - at an advanced age or stage

adv - in the recent past

See Synonyms at tardy.

Beginning after or continuing past the usual or expected hour: a late breakfast; a late meeting.

Occurring at an advanced hour, especially well into the evening or night: a late movie on television; the late flight to Denver.

Of or toward the end or more advanced part, as of a period or stage: the late 19th century; a later symptom of the disease.

Having begun or occurred just previous to the present time; recent: a late development.

Contemporary; upto-date: the latest fashion.

Having recently occupied a position or place: the company’s late president gave the address.

Dead, especially if only recently deceased: in memory of the late explorer.

After the expected, usual, or proper time: a train that arrived late; woke late and had to skip breakfast.

At or until an advanced hour: talked late into the evening.

At or into an advanced period or stage: a project undertaken late in her career.

It is technically correct to use a phrase such as our late treasurer to refer to a person who is still alive but who no longer holds the relevant post, but the use of former in this context will ensure that no embarrassing misunderstanding is created.

adj - coming or occurring after the expected time