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I came too late for that

🇬🇧 UK //aɪ keɪm tuː leɪt fɔː ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //aɪ keɪm tu late fɔr ðæt//

Meaning of I came too late for that

I arrived after the scheduled time for that event.

In simple words: I arrived after the time I should have been there.

I came too late for that in a sentence

• I came too late for that important meeting and missed the discussion.
• She told me I came too late for that concert, and everyone had already left.
• After realizing I came too late for that movie, I decided to grab dinner instead.
• He always worries he came too late for that job application deadline.
• I felt embarrassed because I came too late for that family gathering.
• If only I hadn’t gotten stuck in traffic; I came too late for that presentation.

How to use I came too late for that

Use in conversational contexts when explaining tardiness. Could be informal in certain situations but is generally acceptable.

Grammar pattern

I came + too late + for + object

Memory hint

Imagine a clock ticking, reminding you that you're arriving after the party has started.

Related words

Collocations with I came too late for that

• came too late
• arrived too late
• too late for dinner

Synonyms for I came too late for that

• I was delayed
• I arrived late
• I missed it
• I showed up too late

Common mistakes with I came too late for that

• Confusing 'late' with 'later'
• Using 'came' instead of 'come' in present contexts
• Omitting 'too' leads to different meaning

Frequently asked questions about "I came too late for that"

What does "I came too late for that" mean?

I arrived after the time I should have been there.

What is the definition of "I came too late for that"?

I arrived after the scheduled time for that event.

How do you use "I came too late for that" in a sentence?

I came too late for that important meeting and missed the discussion.

Can you give another example of "I came too late for that"?

She told me I came too late for that concert, and everyone had already left.

What are synonyms for "I came too late for that"?

Common alternatives include I was delayed, I arrived late, I missed it, I showed up too late.

What words go with "I came too late for that"?

It commonly pairs with came too late, arrived too late, too late for dinner.

What are common mistakes when using "I came too late for that"?

Confusing 'late' with 'later' Using 'came' instead of 'come' in present contexts Omitting 'too' leads to different meaning

How do you pronounce "I came too late for that"?

US: //aɪ keɪm tu late fɔr ðæt//, UK: //aɪ keɪm tuː leɪt fɔː ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "I came too late for that"?

Use in conversational contexts when explaining tardiness. Could be informal in certain situations but is generally acceptable.