What is "belated" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does belated mean in English? Meaning of belated definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "belated" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "belated": after the expected or usual time; delayed

Adjective

  • Meaning: after the expected or usual time; delayed
  • Example: a belated birthday card I'm late for the plane the train is late tardy children are sent to the principal always tardy in making dental appointments
  • Synonyms: belated late tardy
  • Similar: unpunctual
  • Adjective: simple past tense and past participle of belate
  • Synonyms:

    overdue, tardy, delayed, remiss, behindhand, long-delayed, behind time, unpunctual,

    Antonyms:

    on time, punctual, timely, early,

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    belated in English: belated
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