Definition of "Late" :

adjective: having died recently

"Her late husband."

adjective: being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

"Late evening."

adjective: at or toward an end or late period or stage of development

"The late phase of feudalism."

adjective: of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages

"Late Greek."

adjective: (used especially of persons) of the immediate past

"Our late President is still very active."

adjective: of the immediate past or just previous to the present time

"A late development."

adjective: after the expected or usual time; delayed

"A belated birthday card."

adverb: later than usual or than expected

"The train arrived late."

adverb: in the recent past

"Lately the rules have been enforced."

adverb: to an advanced time

"Talked late into the evening."

adverb: at an advanced age or stage

"She married late."