belatedly Definition
- 1coming or happening later than should have been the case
- 2delayed beyond the usual time
Using belatedly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "belatedly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He belatedly realized his mistake.
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The company belatedly acknowledged the problem.
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She sent a belated birthday card to her friend.
belatedly Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: belatedly in Brief
The adverb 'belatedly' [bih-ley-tid-lee] means coming or happening later than it should have, or delayed beyond the usual time. It is often used to describe a realization or acknowledgement that came too late, as in 'He belatedly realized his mistake.' 'Belatedly' can also be used to describe an action that was done after the appropriate time, such as sending a 'belated' birthday card.
