belated

[bih-ley-tid]

belated Definition

• 1. coming or happening later than should have been the case
• 2. delayed beyond the usual time

Using belated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "belated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I apologize for my belated response to your email.

• Example

  He sent a belated birthday card to his friend.

• Example

  The company's belated efforts to address the issue were not enough.

• Example

  The train arrived at the station in a belated manner.

belated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for belated

• late
• delayed
• overdue

Antonyms for belated

• early
• prompt
• timely

Phrases with belated

• belated congratulations

  congratulations given after an event has already happened

  Example

  I know it's belated, but congratulations on your promotion!

• belated birthday

  a birthday that has already passed

  Example

  I'm sorry I missed your belated birthday celebration.

• belated wedding gift

  a wedding gift given after the wedding has already taken place

  Example

  I finally got around to sending them their belated wedding gift.

Origins of belated

from be- (as an intensifier) + late, meaning 'late in the day'

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Summary: belated in Brief

'Belated' [bih-ley-tid] means coming or happening later than it should have. It is often used to apologize for a delayed response or action, as in 'I apologize for my belated response to your email.' 'Belated' can also refer to events that have already passed, such as 'belated congratulations' or 'belated birthday.'