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What Does Belatedly Mean?

Adverb

  • Doing something later than expected or planned.

Belatedly — Full Explanation

Belatedly means doing something late. Like if you say happy birthday to a friend after their birthday, you did it belatedly.

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Belatedly Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बिलंबित (bilambit)

bilambit

बाद में (baad mein)

baad mein

देर से (der se)

der se

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belatedly

What does 'belatedly' mean?
'Belatedly' means something that happens later than it should have. For example, if you say 'happy birthday' to someone after their birthday, you are doing it belatedly.
How do you pronounce 'belatedly'?
You pronounce 'belatedly' like this: buh-LAY-tid-lee.
What is the origin of the word 'belatedly'?
The word 'belatedly' comes from 'belated', which means late. It has roots in the word 'late' and the suffix '-ly' which makes it an adverb.
What is the meaning of 'belatedly' in Bengali?
The word 'belatedly' in Bengali is 'বিলম্বে' (Bilambē).