Leadoff and Late

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Leadoff adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.

Usage example: the leadoff batter

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Late is an antonym for leadoff.

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

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Leadoff is an antonym for late.

Nearby Words: lately, lateness

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