Late and Previously

Late

Late adverb - After the due, usual, or proper time.

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

Nearby Words: lately, lateness

Previously

Previously adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

Late and previously are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Late" instead an adverb "Previously".

Nearby Word: previous

Both words in one sentence

  • Late for School Similarly subverted in Whisper of the Heart: When Shizuku is late for school, she comes upon a boy who had previously confessed an unreciprocated crush on her.
  • Crispa and Toyota are long gone from the PBA, but the raging Fandom Rivalry since the late-'80s has been between fans of Star (previously, and best-known as Purefoods) and Ginebra.
  • Animated Adaptation The first was "The Busy World Of Richard Scarry" from the late 80's and early 90's which previously aired on Nickelodeon but currently reruns on PBS Kids Sprout.
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