I am late to class vs I am late for class

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am late to class' implies that you are running late to attend the class, while 'I am late for class' suggests that you have missed the beginning of the class.

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I am late to class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you are running late to attend the class.

This phrase is used to express that you are behind schedule and will arrive late for the class.

Examples:

I am late to class because the bus was delayed.
She is always late to class in the morning.
He was late to class due to heavy traffic.
They were late to class because of the rain.
We were late to class because of the long line at the cafeteria.

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I am late to class
If I am late to practice,
I am late to see this, and I've caused you lots of suffering
Here I am, late to my own funeral.
I would escort you, but I am already late to join my regiment.
I am running really late to a meeting with the IRS, so...
A.D.'s still one step ahead and I am 40 minutes late to work.
I also have to say - mea culpa - that I am a late convert to early childhood education.
Am I late to the editorial meeting?
No time today, I am going to be late for my train.
Okay, I am going to stay late and help him get everything in order.
In New York I am going to have late-afternoon tea with a rather unusual artist.
Sir, you are tired and I am going to return late.
I told you that, if I am going to be late, it's because something happened to me.
Am I too late to see the experiment?
City Hall? Angrily asked: - What happens if I am to late summer
Am I too late to see the experiment?
[knocking] Excuse me, am I too late to apply for the friendternship?
Am I too late to pick up some vitamin drops for young sir?
I am going to be late too much! - the white rabbit said.-
If you understood, if you really understood how loath I am to be late.

Alternatives:

I am running late for class.
I am behind schedule for class.
I am delayed for class.
I am tardy for class.
I am lagging behind for class.

I am late for class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you have missed the beginning of the class.

This phrase is used to convey that you have missed the start of the class and are arriving after it has already begun.

Examples:

I am late for class because my alarm didn't go off.
She was late for class as she overslept.
He is always late for class on Mondays.
They were late for class due to a flat tire.
We were late for class because of a family emergency.

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I am late for class
I am late for my bikini wax.
I am late for a breakfast meeting.
Annie, I am late for a polygraph.
Boy, I am late for that meeting.
Yes, and I am late for court.
Olivia, I am late for work.
I am late for the African orphans.
And I am late for rounds.
I am late for an event.
I have a thing that I am late for...
I am late for my bikini wax. Hurry, please.
Now if you will excuse me, I am late for my daughter's arranged wedding.
And I have to run because I am late for a meeting with an old friend from L.A.
And I have to run... because I am late for a meeting with an old friend from L.A.
Now, if that's it I am late for an appointment with my attorney.
that I am late for an appointment.
Of course, but right now, I have another meeting that I am late for.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I am late for my evening plans.
Okay, I am late for a photo shoot.
But right now, I am late for rounds with my new boss.

Alternatives:

I missed the beginning of class.
I arrived late for class.
I am tardy for class.
I am delayed for class.
I am behind schedule for class.

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