► late arriving, happening, or done after the time that was expected, agreed, or arranged: Sorry I’m late – I overslept. The bus is late again.
► overdue not done or happening by the expected time. Used especially about late payments or library books: I have three overdue library books.
► be behind on something (also be behind with something) to be late or slow in doing something that you have to do by a particular time: Some homeowners are significantly behind on their mortgage payments.
► be delayed to be late arriving or leaving somewhere. Used especially when planes or trains are late: The flight was delayed by bad weather.
► tardy arriving late, especially for a class at school: Teachers mark students as either present, absent, or tardy.
► belated given or done late. Used especially about something that someone has forgotten or failed to do: I sent my aunt a belated birthday card.