| Main Entry: | late |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not on time |
Synonyms: |
backward, behind, behind time, behindhand, belated, blown, delayed, dilatory, eleventh-hour, gone, held up, hung up, in a bind, in the lurch, jammed, lagging, last-minute, missed the boat, out of luck, overdue, postponed, put off, remiss, slow, stayed, strapped, tardy, too late, unpunctual |
Antonyms: |
early, on time, prompt, punctual |
| Main Entry: | tardy |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | late |
Synonyms: |
backward, behindhand, belated, dawdling, delayed, delinquent, detained, dilatory, held up, hung up, in a bind, jammed, laggard, loitering, not arrived, not done, overdue, procrastinating, retarded, slack, slow, sluggish, strapped for time, too late, unpunctual |
Antonyms: |
early, on time, prompt, punctual, ready |