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I arrived home late last night. vs I arrived late at home last night.

Both phrases are correct, but the more common, natural way to express this idea is "I arrived home late last night." The preposition "at" isn't needed when talking about arriving home.
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I arrived home late last night.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express the idea of arriving home late last night. The preposition "at" is not needed in this context.

Examples:

  • I arrived home late last night after the party.
  • She arrived home late last night and went straight to bed.
  • They arrived home late last night due to traffic.
  • He always arrives home late last night after work.
  • We arrived home late last night because of the delay.
  • Mar 23, 2017 ... As I mentioned in my email, I arrived home late last night from a huge catering conference, where I took 4 of my key employees to learn and get ...
  • May 20, 2013 ... I arrived home late last night = I got to home ; vaneg_09. New Member. Spanish ; Loob. Senior Member. English UK ; vaneg_09. New Member. Spanish.
  • Sep 16, 2022 ... I arrived home late last night and needless to say, but I'm wiped. Happy, but wiped. Given the weather is most certainly fall here, I put ...
  • Mar 10, 2017 ... I arrived home late last night from a two day road trip back to the Kenai Peninsula. I've had the good company for these parish visits of ...
  • Nov 17, 2019 ... By Cheney Luttich. I arrived home late last night feeling heavy. My husband greeted me at the door, took my bags, and served me dinner while ...
  • Feb 14, 2012 ... I arrived home late last night and walked into a big-time baking frenzy. All three girls were pulling tins from the oven, frosting cupcakes ...
  • Jul 25, 2018 ... I arrived home late last night from a good long visit with a dear friend on the other side of the country. I like to pause occasionally and ...
  • Apr 18, 2015 ... Haven't exhibited for a few years, so it was really nice to be back on track and involved again. I arrived home late last night full of ...
  • Sep 5, 2010 ... Answer 1 of 11: Hi all I arrived home late last night after a fabulous week in Oregon. I spent a few days in Hood River and then a few days ...
  • Sep 16, 2012 ... I arrived home late last night, began to pull the miscellaneous colored threads off my jeans and proceeded along with my nighttime routine ...

Alternatives:

  • I arrived late at home last night.

I arrived late at home last night.

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

While this phrase is grammatically correct, it is less common and natural than saying "I arrived home late last night." The use of the preposition "at" in this context is not necessary.

Examples:

  • She arrived late at home last night and found the door locked.
  • He arrived late at home last night and realized he forgot his keys.
  • They arrived late at home last night and decided to order takeout.
  • I arrived late at home last night and saw the lights were still on.
  • We arrived late at home last night and heard the dog barking.

Alternatives:

  • I arrived home late last night.

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