late night

This page is about the collocation late night

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

a night when you go to bed later than usual

For example

  • You look a bit tired this morning. Did you have a late night?

  • I've had too many late nights this week, so it's time for an early night.

Note:
A collocation with the opposite meaning is "early night"

Quick Quiz

Anna had a late night last night. She

a. couldn't get to sleep

b. got up late at night

c. stayed up late
a) couldn't get to sleep b) got up late at night c) stayed up late

Contributor: Matt Errey