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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.