Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Arriving or happening after the expected or planned time.
Late
/leɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It's not too late.
What he pinned his faith to was his later work.
Give me Father is latest risky investments.
Etymology:
The word late originates from the Old English læt, meaning slow, sluggish, tardy, or delayed in time. It evolved through Middle English late, maintaining similar meanings.
Usage Statistics:
244 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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