That occurs, comes, or happens after the proper, right, or expected time; delayed or deferred in time. Frequently with for.

With an adjective or adverb, forming an adjectival phrase preceding and qualifying a noun, or an adverbial phrase qualifying an adjective, as too-an…

Slow: in various senses. Late for a meeting, assembly, class, school, or appointment. U.S.

Of a ship, train, etc.: that has not arrived at the scheduled or expected time; late.