Sentence examples for Be late from inspiring English sources

The phrase "Be late" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when instructing someone to arrive after a specified time or to indicate that someone is expected to arrive later than planned.
Example: "Please don't be late to the meeting; we need to start on time."
Alternatives: "Arrive late" or "Show up late."

Dictionary

Be late

adverb

After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

  • We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.

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Be late for everything.

But don't be late.

(So don't be late).

He would be late.

I'll probably be late.

"Sometimes she'd be late.

We'll be late getting somewhere.

But just don't be late".

I'm going to be late".

The headmistress will be late.

The mail may be late.

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