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belated
adjective
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How to pronounce belated:

Definition of belated:

belated (adjective):
late or too late
delayed beyond the usual time
after the expected or usual time; delayed.

Synonyms for belated:

behind
behind time
behindhand
delayed
delinquent
late
late in the day
latish
overdue
postponed
slow
tardy
unpunctual

Antonyms for belated:

advanced
ahead
ahead of schedule
ahead of time
awkward
badly timed
beforehand
bothersome
bright and early
difficult
disadvantageous
disruptive
disturbing
early
forward
in advance
in good time
inappropriate
inapt
inauspicious
inconvenient
inexpedient
infelicitous
inopportune
malapropos
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