belatedly

Adverb

Meaning

later than usual or than expected

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Synonyms

late tardily lastly later behind eventually already finally recently slow ultimately subsequently slowly delayed backward

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Antonyms

early speeder immediately quickly rapidly FAST

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Examples

the train arrived late Source: Internet

we awoke late Source: Internet

the children came late to school Source: Internet

notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline Source: Internet

I belatedly wished her a happy birthday Source: Internet

A few days after they began, a government lawyer belatedly showed up with nondisclosure forms from the Department of Homeland Security. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

belate belated belated happy birthday belatedness Belau Belauan