Belated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Belated is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of belate.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of belate.
More Meanings
- Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
- Lacking education or sophistication.
Example Sentences
Happy belated birthday!
The devil drives the world, whip in hand, — and oddly enough (considering that some belated folk still fancy there is a God somewhere) succeeds in managing his team with extraordinary ease!
England manager Roy Hodgson instantly restored Rooney after a two-match suspension in place of Andy Carroll with orders to make a belated mark on the campaign after sitting out the draw against France and victory against Sweden.
Synonyms for belated
Depending on context, synonyms include tardy, late, overdue, unsophisticated, benighted, backward.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tardy, late, overdue, delayed, untimely, backward.
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