Which one is correct?
"was late" or "has late"?

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was late

Correct

This phrase is used to indicate that someone arrived after the expected time in the past.

Examples:

  • He was late for the meeting yesterday.
  • She was late to the party last night.

has late

Incorrect

This phrase is not a correct construction in English. 'Has late' is not used to describe someone's punctuality.
The correct phrase is 'was late.' 'Has late' is not a correct construction in English. 'Was late' is used to indicate that someone arrived after the expected time in the past.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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