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i'll come late vs i'll be coming late

The phrases are both correct, but their meanings differ a bit. 'I'll come late' implies a simple future action of arriving late, while 'I'll be coming late' suggests a continuous or ongoing action of arriving late. The choice between them depends on the nuance you want to express.
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i'll come late

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a future action of arriving late.

This phrase is used to inform someone that you will arrive late in the future. It is a simple statement of a delayed arrival.

Examples:

  • I'll come late to the party, but I'll be there.
  • Don't worry, I'll come late to the meeting.
  • She said she'll come late to the movie.
  • He'll come late to the game, so we should wait for him.
  • We'll come late to the event, but we'll still make it.
  • Apr 7, 2021 ... 내일 수업에 늦게 올거예요. |@Thailes no...i'm not saying it's not good, but showing the difference. i'll be late : 늦을 거야 i'll come late ...
  • Mar 3, 2023 ... ... me go home early on Friday (today) to avoid paying me overtime, I'll come late a few times a month. Upvote 17. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jul 21, 2011 ... Discussion on (Late comer - if I leave late from the office, then I'll come late the next day) - CiteHR.
  • Dec 15, 2010 ... ... i'll come late and collect a doggy bag or two regards loz. GransportFan1. Member. Messages: 17,857. Jan 20, 2011. #64. your very ...
  • Oct 13, 2006 ... Wherrys I'll come late to this party, if it's still about fast rowboat designs. I'll confess I haven't read all 40+ pages of this thread, ...
  • Sometimes I don't want to stand around a room full of strangers, chitchatting about nothing, so I'll come late to a party - and leave early. Though now that ...
  • Feb 7, 2017 ... I'll come late to this party because someone will need it outside of a lame Pm... The main concern is the wiring that runs down the right ...
  • Jul 27, 2016 ... "Save me a seat, snice I'll come late tomorrow" Can I say "get me a seat." or "get a seat for me." "save a seat for me." instead of "save me ...
  • May 3, 2022 ... I'll come late to a movie theater to avoid the commercials. I was curious, though, so I've watched these and several others about the F-150 ...
  • Aug 26, 2018 ... So I think it's a good place to come and maybe I'll come late this year or next year. On the same day, George returned to Europe by the ...

Alternatives:

  • I will arrive late
  • I will be late
  • I will come at a later time
  • I will be delayed
  • I will be running behind schedule

i'll be coming late

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a continuous or ongoing action of arriving late.

This phrase is used to convey that the action of arriving late will be ongoing or in progress. It suggests a sense of duration or process in the delay.

Examples:

  • I'll be coming late to the meeting, so please start without me.
  • She'll be coming late to the event because of traffic.
  • He said he'll be coming late to the party.
  • We'll be coming late to the game, but we'll catch up.
  • They'll be coming late to the concert, but they'll still enjoy it.
  • Jun 12, 2022 ... “Hey, I'll be coming late to the party as I have to wrap up things at work. I'll message you when I'm on my way.” Or, “bummer I have to miss ...
  • Aug 3, 2013 ... I'll be coming late August. Not sure of date. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks. 4 replies. Sort by: Oldest, Newest · NewYorkKath ·. 11 ...
  • Feb 28, 2022 ... Anyone have any idea on set times for this tour? I'll be coming late tonight in Seattle and want to make sure how many of the openers I can ...
  • Jan 18, 2024 ... Thu, Jan 18 2024, 8:17 pm. I wouldn't. I'd just say, if anything, that I'll be coming late on x day but will make up the hours by y day. 0 6 ...
  • Feb 10, 2019 ... I called my mom saying that I'll be coming late and promised to catch the next available flight. I can hear her over the phone with a ...
  • Feb 12, 2019 ... I called my mom saying that I'll be coming late and promised to catch the next available flight. I can hear her over the phone with a ...
  • "I told Asahi to tell the boys that I'll be coming late, and I have to go home after to check on my parents before going to the dorm," He said. +. "But aren ...
  • Feb 5, 2024 ... Kevlyn Hoisington I'll be coming. Late again..sorry. 7 mos. 1. Arts of the Mountain. Jeanie Koonce Always feel happy to have you join us!! 7 mos ...
  • Dec 25, 2008 ... I'll be coming late on Friday as I get off work around 6:00. GermanShepherd Avatar. GermanShepherd. Private Jan 9, 2009 at 8:37am, Quote. I got ...

Alternatives:

  • I will be arriving late
  • I will be running late
  • I will be delayed in my arrival
  • I will be getting there late
  • I will be showing up late

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