Belatedly and Delayed

Belatedly

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

Delayed and belatedly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Delayed" instead an adverb "Belatedly".

Nearby Word: belated

Delayed

Delayed adjective - Not as far along as normal in development.

Belatedly and delayed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belatedly" instead an adverb "Delayed".

Nearby Words: delay, delaying, delayer
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