Sentence examples for am late from inspiring English sources

The phrase "am late" is not correct in standard written English as it lacks a subject.
You can use it in informal spoken contexts, but it should be part of a complete sentence.
Example: "I am late to the meeting."
Alternatives: "I'm running late" or "I am delayed."

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am 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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Early Night (9 pm-12 am), Midnight (12 am-2 am) Late Night (2 am-4 am), and Sunrise (4 am-9 am).

"I really am late.

I am late.

I am late to the game".

"I am late," said Santa.

I am late for my Pilates lesson.

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How late is late?

Others are late bloomers.

Gee, it's late.

"It's late night.

Friedman was late.

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