latecomer
/ˈleɪtkʌmə(r)/noun
उच्चारण लेट्कमर
देर से आने वाला व्यक्ति
Core word
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[C]
a person who arrives late
देर से आने वाला व्यक्ति
- Latecomers will not be allowed into the examination hall.
- The latecomers had to stand at the back.
- Latecomers must wait outside until the first break.
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- The latecomer slipped quietly into the last row of the hall.
- Please do not block the door for latecomers.
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[C] ~ (to sth)
a person or thing that starts or joins an activity later than others
(किसी क्षेत्र में) बाद में आने वाला, नया-नया शामिल होने वाला
- The company was a latecomer to online banking.
- Radhika was a latecomer to cricket but soon became the team's best bowler.
- As a latecomer to politics, he had a lot to learn.
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- Several latecomers to the project had to catch up quickly.
- Meera was a latecomer to chess but won the state title.
Synonyms newcomer late starter
Opposite pioneer early bird
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a latecomer (countable noun)
Latecomer is a single closed word and is countable. It names a person who arrives after the expected time.
'Latecomer' एक ही शब्द के रूप में लिखा जाने वाला countable noun है, जो समय के बाद पहुँचने वाले व्यक्ति को बताता है।
- The teacher did not let any latecomer enter the hall.
- Latecomers must wait outside until the first bell.
latecomer to sth
Use to after latecomer to name the activity, field or event that someone joined late.
किसी गतिविधि, क्षेत्र या आयोजन में देर से जुड़ने वाले के लिए 'latecomer' के बाद 'to' लगता है।
- He was a latecomer to politics.
- She is a latecomer to online learning.
latecomers + plural verb
The plural noun takes a plural verb, and it is usually used with a general sense.
Plural noun के साथ plural verb आती है और अर्थ प्रायः सामान्य होता है।
- Latecomers are requested to take the back seats.
late comer vs latecomer
The usual spelling is one word. 'Late comer' as two words looks like a mistake in careful writing.
सामान्य वर्तनी एक ही शब्द है; सावधानीपूर्ण लेखन में दो शब्दों का 'late comer' गलती माना जाता है।
- Every latecomer signed the register at the gate.
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adjective + latecomer
habitualregularfrequentunexpectedlast-minute
- The habitual latecomer was warned by the principal.
verb + latecomer
punishadmitturn awaywarnwait for
- The guard turned away every latecomer at the exam centre gate.
latecomer + noun
entryruleregisterseatpolicy
- The school has a strict latecomer register.
latecomer to + noun
the partythe classthe sportthe industrythe debate
- She was a latecomer to cricket but quickly became a good bowler.
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- Latecomers will not be allowed to enter after the doors close.
दरवाज़े बंद होने के बाद देर से आने वालों को अंदर आने नहीं दिया जाएगा।
- As a latecomer to the group, Radhika had to catch up on the lessons.
समूह में देर से जुड़ने के कारण राधिका को पाठ पकड़ने पड़े।
- The train was late, so every passenger became a latecomer.
ट्रेन देर से आई, इसलिए हर यात्री देर से पहुँचने वाला बन गया।
- The latecomer quietly took the seat at the back of the hall.
देर से आए व्यक्ति ने चुपचाप हॉल के पीछे की सीट ले ली।
- India was a latecomer to the space race but made rapid progress.
भारत space race में देर से आया, पर उसने तेज़ी से प्रगति की।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He is a latecomer of this field.
✓ He is a latecomer to this field.
Use to, not of, to show which activity someone joined late.
किस क्षेत्र में कोई देर से आया, यह बताने के लिए 'to' लगता है, 'of' नहीं।
✗ Latecomers is not allowed in the examination hall.
✓ Latecomers are not allowed in the examination hall.
A plural subject needs a plural verb.
Plural subject के साथ plural verb आनी चाहिए।