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They were supposed to meet at 6 PM, but she was late.
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They were supposed to meet at 6 PM, but she was late.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
It's important to be punctual; you should always try to arrive on time for meetings.
Describing Habits
They usually meet at 6 PM, but sometimes one of them is late.
Asking About Others
Did they meet at the scheduled time, or was someone late?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If she hadn't been late, they would have started the meeting on time.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Their scheduled meeting at 6 PM was delayed due to one participant's tardiness.
Casual
They were supposed to meet at 6, but she was running late.
Simpler English
The meeting was at 6, but she was late.
Phrases to learn
supposed to meet
Expected or scheduled to meet.
was late
Arrived after the scheduled time.