Definition of Belated

occurring past the regular time period

Examples of Belated in a sentence

Since I forgot about Jim’s birthday last week, I will send him a belated greeting today.  🔊

Mark and Janet will have a belated honeymoon when Mark finishes his tour of duty in Afghanistan.  🔊

Because of advances in DNA testing, the police can now conduct a belated investigation into the unsolved murder.  🔊

The president’s belated decision came too late to save the hostages.  🔊

Weeks after the funeral we were still receiving belated notes of comfort.  🔊

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