Belated Definition

bĭ-lātĭd
adjective
Having been delayed; done or sent too late.
A belated birthday card.
American Heritage
Late or too late; tardy.
Webster's New World
Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
Happy belated birthday!
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verb

Simple past tense and past participle of belate.

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Origin of Belated

  • be– lated

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Belated Sentence Examples

  • I sent a belated apology, but had no reply.

  • A very belated Happy New Year to you all.

  • His eyes clouded with belated concern and his voice lost its edge.

  • You need to send belated congratulations to the list of awardees from last night's celebration.

  • As a belated welcome, "Many greetings to our two new female members who now grace our band."

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