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came late for vs was late for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Came late for' is used when referring to someone arriving late for an event or appointment. 'Was late for' is used when describing someone who arrived late for a specific time or event.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 865 views

came late for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to someone arriving late for an event or appointment.

You can use 'came late for' when talking about someone who arrived late for a meeting, party, or any other scheduled event.

Examples:

  • He came late for the meeting.
  • She came late for the concert.
  • They came late for the party.
  • Unfortunately, the evidence on PVC came too late for inclusion in RoHS.
  • Warning came too late for Cliff Paul.
  • And I came too late for that, I know.
  • This new development came too late for the victims of murder and violence we are mourning today.
  • Unfortunately, the order came too late for two planes... brought down by severe turbulence in the Midwest.
  • You came in awfully late for a school night.
  • Brian CROWLEY (IE), of the UEN group, also welcomed the statement, although, he said, it came too late for the many victims of ETA.
  • Brian CROWLEY (IE) of the UEN group also welcomed the statement, although, he said it came too late for the many victims of ETA.
  • As this information came too late for a motion for urgent procedure, I would now ask the House to examine this case and, if need be, to take action against Iran.
  • While these recommendations came too late for IDA II, the foundations of a strategic framework are being put in place by the IDABC programme:
  • At the same time I regret that, unfortunately, the opinion from the Committee on Development and Cooperation came a little too late for me to include anything from it.
  • Or people who came out for a late snack?
  • They came late yesterday, I know.
  • So whoever came late to the party...
  • The call came late in life.
  • But she came late and stayed hunched over, just really sick all day.
  • We came late and we ruined your whole presentation.
  • Up until 2 months ago I had one of their home-care people, that girl never came late.
  • That's the reason I came late this morning.
  • So whoever came late to the party, they find her and all hell breaks loose.

Alternatives:

  • arrived late for
  • showed up late for
  • got there late for
  • was tardy for

was late for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when describing someone who arrived late for a specific time or event.

You can use 'was late for' when talking about someone who was delayed and arrived late for a particular appointment, deadline, or occasion.

Examples:

  • She was late for the bus.
  • He was late for the interview.
  • They were late for the movie.
  • Tom was late for class, as is often the case.
  • Last year, my brother was late for school every day.
  • I was late for the last train.
  • I was late for a class.
  • You said Vincent said he was late for something.
  • I thought I was late for Dr. Cox's class.
  • She was late for rehearsal last night.
  • She was late for work 'cause I wouldn't leave.
  • I was late for a meeting.
  • All right, I was late for the meeting.
  • As usual, the physics teacher was late for class.
  • He was late for his train.
  • I was late for my history class, so...
  • He was late for class because of work.
  • Amira was late for her pedicure and needed to borrow my car.
  • She was late for a date.
  • I was late for prayers myself, waylaid in the kitchen.
  • I was late for my interview, and Joey was just telling me that he was supposed to be helping you.
  • As is usual with him Mike was late for the meeting this afternoon.
  • I ran out of my office last night Because I was late for drinks with Oscar de la Renta.

Alternatives:

  • arrived late for
  • missed the start of
  • failed to arrive on time for
  • did not make it on time for

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