adj.
1.being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
2.after the expected or usual time
3.of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
4.having died recently
5.of a later stage in the development of a language or literature
6.at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
7.(used especially of persons) of the immediate past late adv.
1.later than usual or than expected
2.to an advanced time
3.at an advanced age or stage
4.in the recent past
Idiom of the Day
hit (someone) right between the eyes
to make a strong impression on someone, to surprise someone
The singer's incredible performance really hit me between the eyes.