belated — coming or happening later than should have been the case
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: coming or happening later than should have been the case
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- His belated attempt to fix the relationship came after she had already moved on.
- The professor's belated realization that he was in the wrong classroom made the whole lecture quite awkward.
- She received belated praise for her work, which should have been recognized years ago.
belated
ADJECTIVE[/bɪˈleɪtɪd/]
coming or happening later than should have been the case
He hands her a belated birthday card two weeks after the actual day.
Though belated, she's elated by the party she created!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Belated emerged in the 16th century from the combination of the intensive prefix 'be-' and the adjective 'late', literally meaning 'made completely late' or 'overtaken by lateness'. The prefix 'be-' functions as an intensifier, transforming 'late' into an emphatic descriptor of tardiness.
Breakdown
be- (intensive prefix meaning 'thoroughly' or 'completely') + late (delayed, tardy) + -ed (past participle suffix functioning as adjective formation)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His belated attempt to fix the relationship came after she had already moved on.”
“The professor's belated realization that he was in the wrong classroom made the whole lecture quite awkward.”
“She received belated praise for her work, which should have been recognized years ago.”
“My belated discovery that I had been wearing mismatched socks all day explained the strange looks I was getting.”
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