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Synonyms & Antonyms of belated
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
- a belated birthday card
Synonyms for belated
- behind,
- behindhand,
- delinquent,
- late,
- latish,
- overdue,
- tardy
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The first known use of belated was in 1670
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