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belatedly

 

[ bɪˈleɪtɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

apology

Later than usual or than expected; delayed.

Synonyms

delayed, late, tardy

Examples of usage

  • He arrived belatedly to the party.
  • She sent her belatedly apology for missing the meeting.
Context #2 | Adverb

birthday

After the usual or proper time, coming or being after the customary, useful, or expected time.

Synonyms

delayed, late, tardy

Examples of usage

  • He gave her a belatedly birthday present.
  • They celebrated the belatedly anniversary of their first date.

Translations

Translations of the word "belatedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tardiamente

🇮🇳 देर से

🇩🇪 verspätet

🇮🇩 terlambat

🇺🇦 із запізненням

🇵🇱 spóźniony

🇯🇵 遅れて

🇫🇷 tardivement

🇪🇸 tardíamente

🇹🇷 gecikmeli

🇰🇷 늦게

🇸🇦 متأخراً

🇨🇿 opožděně

🇸🇰 oneskorene

🇨🇳 迟到地

🇸🇮 z zamudo

🇮🇸 seint

🇰🇿 кешігіп

🇬🇪 გვიან

🇦🇿 gecikmiş

🇲🇽 tardíamente

Etymology

The word 'belatedly' originated from the word 'belated', which comes from the Old English word 'bǣlæte', meaning 'late' or 'too late'. The suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb 'belatedly'. The concept of being 'belated' has been around for centuries, reflecting the human experience of running late or being delayed in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,965, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.