belatedly | ||
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 |