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"i will be late" or "I will late"?

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i will be late

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inform someone that you will arrive after the expected time.

Examples:

  • I will be late for the meeting.
  • She said she will be late for dinner.
  • Please wait for me, I will be late.
  • He will be late due to traffic.
  • They will be late because of the delay.

I will late

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • I will be late
The correct phrase is 'I will be late.' The phrase 'I will late' is incorrect in English. 'Be' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'I' to the adjective 'late,' indicating a state of being late in the future.

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

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