late
late
after expected
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late with Russian translation
late usage examples
Мы опоздали на последний паром, было поздно, и мы его пропустили.
We were late for the last ferry and missed it.
Если станет поздно, возьмите фонарь .
If it gets late, bring a torch .
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late synonyms
What's the difference between late / belatedly
general adverb meaning after the expected or usual time
He arrived late.
Он пришёл поздно.
formal adverb meaning done after the proper or expected time (often apologetic)
She belatedly sent her congratulations.
Она поздравила с опозданием.
What's the difference
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce late and what this word means
late translation: поздно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce late
/ˈleɪt/
late translation
поздно
late examples
We were late for the last ferry and missed it.
late transcription
/ˈleɪt/, /ˈleɪt/
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late meaning: what does it mean?
after expected
late pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
late is pronounced as /ˈleɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
late definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We were late for the last ferry and missed it. Translation: Мы опоздали на последний паром, было поздно, и мы его пропустили.
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