late

in the recent past

“lately the rules have been enforced”

of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages

at or toward an end or late period or stage of development

“the late phase of feudalism”

to an advanced time

“talked late into the evening”

later than usual or than expected

“the train arrived late”

after the expected or usual time; delayed

“a belated birthday card”

of the immediate past

“our late President is still very active”

of the immediate past or just previous to the present time

“a late development”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

“late evening”

having died recently

“her late husband”