Late \Late\, adv. [AS. late. See Late, a.]
   1. After the usual or proper time, or the time appointed;
      after delay; as, he arrived late; -- opposed to early.
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   2. Not long ago; lately.
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   3. Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period;
      as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night.
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   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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