Late and Negative

Late

Late adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.

Negative and late are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Negative" instead an adjective "Late".

Nearby Words: lately, lateness

Negative

Negative adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.

Late and negative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Late" instead an adjective "Negative".

Both words in one sentence

  • The late John Hughes once told someone that he left the Hollywood scene out of fear that it would have a negative impact on his kids.
  • 10-Minute Retirement In another episode, he temporarily retires when he thinks his occasional absences are having a negative effect on Gosalyn (who hadn't been behaving in school as of late).
  • Springtime for Hitler Their singer, the late Seth Putnam, even admitted sending copies of their albums to reviewers who they knew would dislike it solely so they could get negative reviews.
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