* Adjective: This is the most common usage, describing something that happens after the expected time. Example: "I'm late for work."
* Adverb: Describing an action that happens after the expected time. Example: "He arrived late."
* Noun: This is less common, but it can be used to describe a person who is deceased. Example: "The late Queen Elizabeth II."
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