LATE
/leɪt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective, adverb
Definition of LATE
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
Near the end of a period of time.
"It was late in the evening when we finally arrived."
Specifically, near the end of the day.
"It was getting late and I was tired."
(usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.
"Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin."
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
"We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late."
Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
"Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party."
Not long ago; just now.
Examples of LATE in a Sentence
- "It was late in the evening when we finally arrived."
- "It was getting late and I was tired."
- "Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin."
- "We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late."
Word Details
Is LATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LATE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of LATE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LATE
26 words from the letters in LATE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LATE in Word Games
LATE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LATE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LATE to find 26 additional valid words.