Difference between Late and Deep

What is the difference between Late and Deep?

Late as an adverb is after a deadline has passed, past a designated time. while Deep as an adverb is deeply

Late

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Near the end of a period of time. Specifically, near the end of the day. Associated with the end of a period. Not arriving until after an expected time. Deceased, dead: (Often used with ; see usage notes.) Recent -- relative to the noun it modifies.

Example sentence: The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something.

Deep

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (meaning 1 above) part of a lake, sea, etc.The deep (meaning 2 above) part of a problem.(with "the"): the sea, the oceanA fielding position near the boundary.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: deeply

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having its bottom far down.Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious.Seriously or to a significant extent, not superficial.In extent in a direction away from the observer.Thick in a vertical direction.VoluminousLow in pitchDark and highly saturatedof a fielding position near the boundary, or closer to the boundary than one being compared to.a long way insidea long way forwardin a number of rows or layersdifficult to awakeright into one's mindwith a lot ofRelatively farther downfield.three deep.

Example sentence: True love - that is, deep, abiding love that is impervious to emotional whims or fancy - is a choice. It's a constant commitment to a person regardless of the present circumstances.

We hope you now know whether to use Late or Deep in your sentence.

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