Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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}.

   2. Not long ago; lately.

   3. Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period;
      as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night.

   {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.