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Meaning of 'belated' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Belated [ a.]
- Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted.
2 . Belated [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Belate

Meaning of 'belated' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . belated [ s]
Meaning (1):
- after the expected or usual time; delayed
Example in sentence:
  • a belated birthday card;
  • always tardy in making dental appointments;
  • I'm late for the plane;
  • tardy children are sent to the principal;
  • the train is late

Nearby Words:

bel bel-accoyle bel-esprit belabor belabored belaboring belace belaced belaid belam

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