What it means

1. adjective being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
   “late evening”
2. adjective at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
   “the late phase of feudalism”
3. adjective of a later stage in the development of a language or literature
   “Late Greek”
4. adjective after the expected or usual time
   “a belated birthday card”
5. adverb later than usual or than expected
   “the train arrived late”
6. adverb at an advanced age or stage
   “she married late”
7. adverb in the recent past
   “he was in Paris recently”
8. adverb to an advanced time
   “deep into the night”