late→ lateEnglish word meaning
"late" is a A2-level English word meaning "late". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real English conversations.
13 stories
Example Sentences

The Tortoise and the Hare
But it is too late.
But it is too late.

Apologizing for Being Late
He is late!
He is late!

Walking Into Wrong Class
Today is Monday and Max wakes up late.
Today is Monday and Max wakes up late.

Early to Bed
Every night, Tom goes to bed late.
Every night, Tom goes to bed late.

First Day at Work
I wake up very early because I don't want to be late.
I wake up very early because I don't want to be late.

Buying a Car
The bus was often late and crowded.
The bus was often late and crowded.

Getting Enough Sleep
Every night, she went to bed very late.
Every night, she went to bed very late.

Video Meeting Fail
He woke up late and had only fifteen minutes to prepare.
He woke up late and had only fifteen minutes to prepare.

The Secret
Sophie arrived ten minutes late.
Sophie arrived ten minutes late.

Late for the Interview
Anna woke up late on Monday morning.
Anna woke up late on Monday morning.

Making an Excuse
Tom woke up late on Monday morning.
Tom woke up late on Monday morning.

Sent to the Wrong Person
She tried to delete the message, but it was too late.
She tried to delete the message, but it was too late.

Opera Night
The first act ended with a famous drinking song.
The first act ended with a famous drinking song.
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