Anticipated and Late

Anticipated

Anticipated adjective - Being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events.
Usage example: the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

Late is an antonym for anticipated.

Late

Late adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.

Anticipated is an antonym for late.

Nearby Words: lately, lateness

Both words in one sentence

  • Following Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in late 2012, plans were announced that the long anticipated Star Wars sequel trilogy will be made with J. J.
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