Question

What part of speech is late?​

Answer 1

Late is both an adverb and an adjective; it means the opposite of early.

Step-by-step explanation:

*Late as an adverb means 'not on time'.

*Lately is also an adverb; it means 'recently'.

* Note: Definition of late adverb from the Oxford Advanced

Answer 2

late is adverb it is also part of speech