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Belatedly

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Meanings of Belatedly

Adverb

  • Doing something later than expected or planned.

Explanation of the word: Belatedly

Belatedly means doing something late. Like if you say happy birthday to a friend after their birthday, you did it belatedly.

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Translations for the word: Belatedly

hindi
बिलंबित (bilambit)

bilambit

बाद में (baad mein)

baad mein

देर से (der se)

der se

   

Synonyms for the word: Belatedly

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Belatedly

What does 'belatedly' mean?
'Belatedly' means something that happens later than it should have. For example, if you say 'happy birthday' to someone after their birthday, you are doing it belatedly.
How do you pronounce 'belatedly'?
You pronounce 'belatedly' like this: buh-LAY-tid-lee.
What is the origin of the word 'belatedly'?
The word 'belatedly' comes from 'belated', which means late. It has roots in the word 'late' and the suffix '-ly' which makes it an adverb.
What is the meaning of 'belatedly' in Bengali?
The word 'belatedly' in Bengali is 'বিলম্বে' (Bilambē).