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in the late vs in the late of

Neither "in the late" nor "in the late of" are correct phrases in English. The correct phrase to use is "in the late" without the preposition "of."

Last updated: March 19, 2024

in the late

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a specific time period that is towards the end of a particular time frame.

Examples:

  • He arrived in the late afternoon.
  • The event will take place in the late summer.
  • She always works in the late hours of the night.
  • It happened in late spring. a word first recorded in the late 17th century; We had a late spring this year. Hurry up or we'll be late for school. Their warning was too ...
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in the late of

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "of" should not be used after "late."

  • There's only emptiness. In the late of night. Just before I closed my eyes. You lied. As you kissed me goodnight. In the late of night. Just before I closed my eyes
  • Aug 15, 2009 ... In The Late of Night-Toni Braxton. LoveRealMusic. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 127127. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • Apr 11, 2013 ... In The Late Of Night / Toni Braxton Lyrics and Music by Babyface, Jonathan Buck Produced by Babyface Executive Producers Antonio M. Reid ...
  • Oct 19, 2011 ... Toni Braxton - In the Late of Night ( LYRICS ). helen3489 ... In the late of Night just before i closed my eyes u lied as u kissed me goodnight :'( .

Alternatives:

  • in the late

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