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no later than — by a specified time and not after; at the latest

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: by a specified time and not after; at the latest

Pronunciation (IPA): /noʊ ˈleɪtər ðæn/

Example Sentences

  • The pizza will arrive no later than 30 minutes, or it's free!
  • Please finish your homework no later than bedtime, unless you want to dream about math problems.
  • All applications must be received no later than December 31st.

no later than

ADVERB

[/noʊ ˈleɪtər ðæn/]

by a specified time and not after; at the latest

a determined office worker frantically types on their computer while glancing at a wall clock showing 11:45 PM. The worker's face shows intense concentration as they rush to complete their task before midnight. The clock's hands move closer to 12:00 as the worker saves their final document. Their colleague points to the clock with concern, reminding them of the approaching deadline. Other workers pack up their desks, having already finished their work earlier. The supervisor waits nearby, checking their watch to ensure the project is submitted before the final moment. work being completed by a specified time and not after
💡 Concept

a determined office worker frantically types on their computer while glancing at a wall clock showing 11:45 PM. The worker's face shows intense concentration as they rush to complete their task before midnight. The clock's hands move closer to 12:00 as the worker saves their final document. Their colleague points to the clock with concern, reminding them of the approaching deadline. Other workers pack up their desks, having already finished their work earlier. The supervisor waits nearby, checking their watch to ensure the project is submitted before the final moment. work being completed by a specified time and not after

Tell the waiter and creator: serve no later than nine!
🎵 Rhyme

Tell the waiter and creator: serve no later than nine!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/noʊ ˈleɪtər ðæn/
🇬🇧 UK/nəʊ ˈleɪtə ðæn/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

waitergreatercreator
waiter
greater
creator

🔗Collocations

no later than tomorrow
no later than 5 PM
submit no later than
arrive no later than
complete no later than
no later than the deadline

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The pizza will arrive no later than 30 minutes, or it's free!”

😄 Fun example

“Please finish your homework no later than bedtime, unless you want to dream about math problems.”

“All applications must be received no later than December 31st.”

“The meeting will start no later than 9 AM sharp.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

bybeforeat the latestwithinnot after

Antonyms

no earlier thanafterbeyond

Related

deadlinedue datetime limitschedulepunctual

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