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The word "late" can be an adjective or an adverb.

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Is late a common noun?

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Is late a noun?

No, the word 'late' is an adjective and an adverb. Examples:Adjective: We can take the late train to miss the rush crowd.Adverb: He arrived late for his own wedding.The noun form for the adjective late is lateness.


Is the word 'afternoon' a noun?

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Is the word late a adjectives or a adverbs?

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Is however a common noun?

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What is the correct noun for a dead wife?

The term 'dead wife' is grammatically correct, however, a more socially acceptable term is 'late wife'. In the term 'dead wife', the word 'dead' is an adjective describing the noun 'wife'. In the term 'late wife', the word 'late' is an adjective describing the noun 'wife'.


What is the past participle of late?

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What type of pronoun is why?

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What does the Spanish word tardes mean?

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What type of word is late?

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Is rare an abstract noun?

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