i will be late vs I'm going to be late.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used to indicate that someone will arrive after the expected time. 'I will be late' is a simple future tense construction, while 'I'm going to be late' uses the 'going to' future form. Both convey the same meaning, but the latter may sound slightly more informal.

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i will be late

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a future event of being late.

This phrase is a simple future tense construction used to inform someone that you will arrive after the expected time.

Examples:

I will be late for the meeting tomorrow.
She said she will be late for dinner.
Will you be late for the party?
He will be late due to traffic.
They will be late because of the delay.

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Last updated: November 20, 2024

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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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 will arrive late.
I will come late.
I will get there late.
I will be delayed.
I will be running late.

I'm going to be late.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a future event of being late, with a slightly more informal tone.

This phrase uses the 'going to' future form to inform someone that you will arrive after the expected time. It may sound slightly more informal than 'I will be late.'

Examples:

I'm going to be late for the movie.
She said she's going to be late for the appointment.
Are you going to be late for the class?
He's going to be late because of the train delay.
They're going to be late due to the traffic jam.

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Last updated: November 22, 2024

Sep 21, 2022 ... Yes, it is correct, but it would be even more correct to say, “I'm going to be late” or “It's getting late,” since “late” refers to time ...
Jun 1, 2024 ... Should I call if I'm going to be late checking in? I'm worried that I severely underestimated my drive time ...
Aug 5, 2015 ... 3) Oh dear! I've overslept! If I don't hurry up, I'm going to be late! 4) Oh dear! I've ...
May 21, 2024 ... If I know I'm going to be late should I let my team lead know beforehand? My sister is graduating high school Sunday and they had declined ...
May 10, 2024 ... I'm going to be late boys. Weather at Lake Martin always exciting! No saws here. Weather still active no one is getting out in this for a while.
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May 5, 2024 ... Think I'm going to be late tomorrow. Thread starter Jerold; Start date May 5, 2024. This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
Dec 4, 2019 ... "I'm going to be late" means "I know I have no chance of getting to my destination in time". "I'm late" could mean that you are behind ...
Mar 21, 2024 ... The alarm was set for seven. I woke up at eight. I pressed snooze too many times, and now I'm going to be late. No time for breakfast.

Alternatives:

I will be late.
I will arrive late.
I will come late.
I will get there late.
I will be delayed.

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