Definitions and Examples of late, delayed, belated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Occurring, coming, or remaining after the proper, usual, or expected time; delayed.
Example
He arrived late for the meeting and missed the first few minutes.
Happening later than intended or expected; postponed.
Example
Due to the bad weather, the flight was delayed by several hours.
Coming or happening later than should have been the case; delayed.
Example
He sent her a belated birthday card, apologizing for forgetting her special day.
Key Differences: late vs delayed vs belated
- 1Late implies that something is happening after the expected or appropriate time.
- 2Delayed suggests that something has been postponed or held back from its original schedule.
- 3Belated implies that something is happening later than it should have, often with a sense of regret or apology.
Effective Usage of late, delayed, belated
- 1Time Management: Use these antonyms to describe punctuality and timeliness.
- 2Apology: Use belated to express regret for missing an important event or deadline.
- 3Transportation: Use late and delayed to describe travel delays or missed connections.
Remember this!
The antonyms of praecox convey a sense of delay or lateness. Late implies something happening after the expected time, delayed suggests postponement, and belated implies something happening later than it should have. Use these antonyms to describe punctuality, express regret, or describe travel delays.
