Belatedly

Quick meaning: Belatedly is an adverb meaning In a belated manner; tardily.

Meaning

In a belated manner; tardily.

Example Sentences

Bennett was belatedly sent off for a second yellow card after fouling Brahim Diaz in added time but there was no shame in Cardiff losing to a City side who have enjoyed similar dominance over far superior teams this season.

Storm Charlie had raged throught [sic] the night and was unleashing further gusts on the morning that RAIL was due to inspect a vegetation management project in Kent. Bit by bit, the train timetable unravelled. A trip beginning at Bradford-on-Avon belatedly reached Bath, but that turned out to be journey's end.

However, the Japanese battleships and cruisers now come to Chikumas aid, and, within ten minutes, the Roberts is knocked out of action, as the Japanese ships firing at her also belatedly' switch to high explosive, and, within minutes of this change, several massive holes are blasted into her side and she begins to sink.

Synonyms for belatedly

Depending on context, synonyms include late, behindhand, lateward, tardily.

Antonyms for belatedly

Common opposites include prematurely, punctually, early.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tardily, late, delayed, later, subsequently, afternoon.

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