Belatedly and Punctually
Opposite meaning words
Belatedly
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
Punctually is an antonym for belatedly.
Nearby Word: belated
Punctually
Punctually adverb - At the proper time.
Belatedly is an antonym for punctually.
Nearby Words: punctual, punctuality
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