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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
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late/later

I texted John to start the staff meeting ten minutes [later/late].

Which word gives the meaning of starting the meeting ten minutes later than initially scheduled? Or is there a more natural way of saying it?

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New2grammar I texted John to start the staff meeting ten minutes [later/late]. Which word gives the meaning of starting the meeting ten minutes later than initially scheduled? Or is there a more natural way of saying it?

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  • New2grammar I texted John to start the staff meeting ten minutes [later/late].
  • Which word gives the meaning of starting the meeting ten minutes later than initially scheduled?
  • Or is there a more natural way of saying it?
  • Thanks!
  • I texted John to start the staff meeting ten minutes late OR ten minutes later than/after the scheduled time.
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New2grammarI texted John to start the staff meeting ten minutes [later/late].

Which word gives the meaning of starting the meeting ten minutes later than initially scheduled? Or is there a more natural way of saying it?

Thanks!
I texted John to start the staff meeting ten minutes late OR ten minutes later than/after the scheduled
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Use late. That's natural enough.

CJ
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