adj
belated
bih-LAY-tihd
adj
1
Happening later than it should have, or after the expected or proper time.
"She sent a belated birthday card two weeks after the date."
"He offered a belated apology for missing the meeting."
How to Use Belated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLate — arriving or happening after it was supposed to.
Common pairings
belated birthday wishes
a belated apology
belated recognition
Word Forms
more belated comparative, most belated superlative
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