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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