Belatedly and Beforehand

Opposite meaning words

Belatedly adverb - After the due, usual, or proper time.

Usage example: she belatedly realized that it had been her friend's birthday the day before

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Beforehand is an antonym for belatedly.

Nearby Word: belated

Beforehand adverb - Before the usual or expected time.

Usage example: if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet

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Belatedly is an antonym for beforehand.

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