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i am late vs i will be late

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am late' is used to express that you are currently late, while 'I will be late' is used to indicate that you expect to be late in the future.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 2041 views

i am late

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you are currently late.

Use 'I am late' to express that you are already behind schedule or not on time for a particular event or appointment.

Examples:

  • I am late for the meeting.
  • Sorry, I am late for the bus.

Alternatives:

  • I arrived late.
  • I missed the deadline.

i will be late

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you expect to be late in the future.

Use 'I will be late' to inform someone that you anticipate being behind schedule or not on time for a future event or appointment.

Examples:

  • I will be late for dinner tonight.
  • She said she will be late for the party.
  • Sep 21, 2022 ... I will be late: This is a more straightforward statement about the future. It indicates that you expect to be late without emphasizing any prior ...
  • Apr 6, 2010 ... I [ will be late - am going to be] late. I think am going to be late is correct but I amn't sure. << Moderator: Merged with an earlier thread.
  • Sep 20, 2017 ... ... I will be late for work because I have a doctor's appt. at 11:30 am on July 21 , 2024 . He told me just take a day off instead, he said don ...
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  • Nov 8, 2022 ... r/Rabbits - I will be late to school!! I will be late to school!!
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... 27K likes, 160 comments - iamjordiofficial on June 20, 2024: "Due to foreseen circumstances well within my control I will be late 🕊️".
  • Nov 4, 2024 ... ... i will be late for work but i finally did it. Hell of a event. PVE.
  • May 31, 2012 ... In American English it would be more common to say, "I will be late tomorrow." or " I'll be coming in late tomorrow." If you want to be more ...
  • Jul 21, 2014 ... I Will Be Late Home From Work. ........ Thread starter Graham Lawrie; Start date Jul 21, 2014 · Graham Lawrie. Well-Known Member.
  • Jul 6, 2017 ... I could kind of imagine saying "I will be late for a while" if I were talking about an ongoing commitment: "Boss, my neighbor asked me to walk ...

Alternatives:

  • I might be late.
  • I expect to be delayed.

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