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单词 latecomers
释义

latecomer

noun

late·​com·​er ˈlāt-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce latecomer (audio)
: one that arrives late
also : a recent arrival

Example Sentences

Latecomers had to park their cars far from the stadium.
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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

latecomer

noun

late·​com·​er ˈlāt-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce latecomer (audio)
: a person who arrives late

latecomers

noun

plural of latecomer
as in stragglers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • stragglers
  • laggards
  • dawdlers
  • lingerers
  • slowpokes
  • loiterers
  • laggers
  • crawlers
  • plodders
  • snails
  • idlers
  • sluggards
  • draggers
  • dalliers
  • procrastinators
  • lazybones
  • loafers
  • slouches
  • delayers
  • loungers
  • slugs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • speedsters
  • hustlers
  • scramblers
  • go-getters
  • speeders
  • hurriers
  • rushers
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