Too late Meaning in English
expression
ˈtu/ /ˈɫeɪt
TOO LAYT
tˈuː/ /lˈeɪt
TOO LAYT
Definition
If something is 'too late', it means it happens after the right or possible time, so it cannot be changed or fixed.
Usage & Nuances
'Too late' is often used to express missed opportunities or regret. It refers to time being past for an action or change. Common in phrases like 'It's too late' or 'too late to apologize.' It is informal and used in both spoken and written English.
Spanish: demasiado tardePortuguese (BR): tarde demaisPortuguese (PT): tarde demaisChinese (Simplified): 太晚Chinese (Traditional): 太晚Hindi: बहुत देरArabic: متأخر جداًBengali: এখন দেরি হয়ে গেছে - খুব দেরিRussian: слишком поздноJapanese: もう遅い - 手遅れVietnamese: quá muộnKorean: 너무 늦었다 - 이미 늦었다Turkish: çok geç - artık çok geçUrdu: اب بہت دیر ہو گئیIndonesian: terlambat - sudah terlambat
Example Sentences
It's too late to catch the bus now.
basic
You are too late for the meeting.
basic
It’s too late to go outside; it’s dark now.
basic
Sorry, it's too late to make any changes now.
natural
I wanted to help, but it was too late.
natural
Don’t wait until it’s too late to say how you feel.
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