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Late vs Behind - What's the difference?

late | behind | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between late and behind

is that late is a shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night while behind is the rear, back-end.

As adverbs the difference between late and behind

is that late is after a deadline has passed, past a designated time while behind is at the back part; in the rear.

As an adjective late

is near the end of a period of time.

As a preposition behind is

at the back of.

Leisurely vs Late - What's the difference?

leisurely | late | Related terms |

Leisurely is a related term of late.


As an adjective leisurely

is characterized by leisure; taking abundant time; not hurried; as, a leisurely manner; a leisurely walk.

As an adverb leisurely

is in a leisurely manner.

As a noun late is

(kind of) hatchet, axe, chopper.

Far vs Late - What's the difference?

far | late |


As adjectives the difference between far and late

is that far is remote in space while late is near the end of a period of time.

As adverbs the difference between far and late

is that far is distant in space, time or degree while late is after a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

As nouns the difference between far and late

is that far is spelt (type of wheat) while late is a shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.

Creed vs Late - What's the difference?

creed | late |


As nouns the difference between creed and late

is that creed is that which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to while late is (kind of) hatchet, axe, chopper.

As a verb creed

is to believe; to credit.

Upper vs Late - What's the difference?

upper | late |


As nouns the difference between upper and late

is that upper is that which is higher, contrasted with the lower while late is (kind of) hatchet, axe, chopper.

As an adjective upper

is at a higher level, rank or position.

Never vs Late - What's the difference?

never | late |


As an adverb never

is at no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

As a noun late is

(kind of) hatchet, axe, chopper.

Dilatory vs Late - What's the difference?

dilatory | late | Related terms |

Dilatory is a related term of late.


As an adjective dilatory

is intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.

As a noun late is

(kind of) hatchet, axe, chopper.

Over vs Late - What's the difference?

over | late |


As an adverb over

is , above.

As a preposition over

is over.

As a noun late is

(kind of) hatchet, axe, chopper.

State vs Late - What's the difference?

state | late |


As nouns the difference between state and late

is that state is a polity while late is a shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.

As adjectives the difference between state and late

is that state is stately while late is near the end of a period of time.

As a verb state

is to declare to be a fact.

As a proper noun State

is state University, as the shortened form of any public university name.

As an adverb late is

after a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

Prompt vs Late - What's the difference?

prompt | late |


As adjectives the difference between prompt and late

is that prompt is ready, willing (to act) while late is near the end of a period of time.

As nouns the difference between prompt and late

is that prompt is a reminder or cue while late is a shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.

As a verb prompt

is to lead someone toward what they should say or do.

As an adverb late is

after a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

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