Lateness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈleɪt.nɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lateness is a noun meaning The state of being late.
Meaning
The state of being late.
Example Sentences
His chronic lateness will cost him a promotion if not his job.
A 40 m.p.h. slack at West Ruislip, quickly followed by a 30 m.p.h. slack at Gerrards Cross, increased our lateness to four minutes at High Wycombe.
Word Forms
- latenesses
Synonyms for lateness
Depending on context, synonyms include belatedness, tardiness, behindhandness, tardity.
Antonyms for lateness
Common opposites include earliness, punctuality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tardiness, lag, delaying, delay, backwardness, behind.
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