Late and Preexistent

Late

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

Preexistent is an antonym for late.

Nearby Words: lately, lateness

Preexistent

Preexistent adjective - Existing previously or before something.

Late is an antonym for preexistent in sooner than expected topic.
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Preexistent and Late. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/late/preexistent
Late & Preexistent. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/late/preexistent>.
Preexistent or Late. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/late/preexistent.
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