Normally the opposite is early.
(where late is used to mean deceased, the opposite is alive)
Early is the opposite of late.
Late, lateness
The opposite of early is late
The opposite of premature is over-ripe.
What is the opposite of pioneer
early
Late or tardy.
The word early can be an adjective or an adverb. The opposite of both is the word late.
late negligent slow tardy
Normally the opposite is early.(where late is used to mean deceased, the opposite is alive)
The opposite of being ahead of time would be running behind or late. The opposite of taking an action ahead of time is taking the action "after the fact" or later.
The opposite of being late is being early. Being early means arriving at a destination or completing a task before the scheduled or expected time. This can demonstrate punctuality, preparedness, and respect for others' time.