Too late

adverb

After the right, proper, or useful time; not on time.

He arrived too late to catch the train.
Visual representation of "too late" - After the right, proper, or useful time; not on time

Often appears as...

  • it's too late
  • arrive too late
adjective

Occurring or done after the appropriate or usual time, too delayed.

The aid arrived too late for victims of the accident.
Visual representation of "too late" - Occurring or done after the appropriate or usual time, too delayed

Often appears as...

  • too late for
  • too late to do something
adverb

After the right, proper, or useful time; not on time.

He arrived too late to catch the train.
Visual representation of "too late" - After the right, proper, or useful time; not on time

Often appears as...

  • it's too late
  • arrive too late
adjective

Occurring or done after the appropriate or usual time, too delayed.

The aid arrived too late for victims of the accident.
Visual representation of "too late" - Occurring or done after the appropriate or usual time, too delayed

Often appears as...

  • too late for
  • too late to do something
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "too late"
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Urgency Implied

Indicates a missed opportunity with a sense of urgency or regret.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
She realized too late that she had forgotten her friend's birthday.
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Deadline Passed

Often used when a deadline or specific time has been missed.

Illustration for Deadline Passed
He turned in the application only to find he was too late.
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Unexpected Consequence

Can suggest unforeseen negative outcomes as a result of timing.

Illustration for Unexpected Consequence
They shouted a warning, but it was too late to avoid the accident.
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Urgency Implied

Indicates a missed opportunity with a sense of urgency or regret.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
She realized too late that she had forgotten her friend's birthday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Deadline Passed

Often used when a deadline or specific time has been missed.

Illustration for Deadline Passed
He turned in the application only to find he was too late.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Consequence

Can suggest unforeseen negative outcomes as a result of timing.

Illustration for Unexpected Consequence
They shouted a warning, but it was too late to avoid the accident.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgency Implied

Indicates a missed opportunity with a sense of urgency or regret.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
She realized too late that she had forgotten her friend's birthday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Deadline Passed

Often used when a deadline or specific time has been missed.

Illustration for Deadline Passed
He turned in the application only to find he was too late.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Consequence

Can suggest unforeseen negative outcomes as a result of timing.

Illustration for Unexpected Consequence
They shouted a warning, but it was too late to avoid the accident.
Visual representation of the word "Too late"

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