Anticipated and Tardy

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Anticipated adjective - Being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events.

Usage example: the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

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Tardy is an antonym for anticipated.

Tardy adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

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Anticipated is an antonym for tardy.

Nearby Words: tardily, tardiness

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