lateness (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪtnəs/
Definition
The state or quality of being late or delayed.
Examples
The lateness of the train caused many passengers to miss their connections.
We apologized for the lateness of our reply.
Her consistent lateness to meetings was becoming a problem.
How to Use lateness
- lateness for (prepositional phrase)
- The reason or event for which someone or something is late. — "He was disciplined for his lateness for work."
- lateness of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the delay of a specific thing or event. — "The lateness of the delivery caused significant disruption."
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