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