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I told her I would meet her at the park, but I was late.

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Sentence

Narrator

I told her I would meet her at the park, but I was late.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Don't be late! It's important to be punctual when you've made plans to meet someone.

Describing Habits

I try to be on time, but sometimes I'm late, like that time I told her I'd meet her at the park.

Asking About Others

Did you make it to your meeting on time?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I had left earlier, I wouldn't have been late to meet her at the park.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I informed her of my intention to meet her at the park, however, I arrived tardily.

Casual

I said I'd meet her at the park, but I was late.

Simpler English

I told her I'd be at the park, but I was late.

Phrases to learn

meet her at the park

To arrange to see someone at a specific location.

I was late

I arrived after the scheduled or expected time.