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| 1. | [ adverb ] later than usual or than expected | |
| Synonyms: | late tardily | |
| Examples: | "the train arrived late" "we awoke late" "the children came late to school" "notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline" "I belatedly wished her a happy birthday" |
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| Related terms: | early belated belated belated | |
| Similar spelling: |
belated belted bell_toad |
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