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belated

The correct spelling is belated.

How to pronounce belated

verb

Say it like: Bel-ate-d

The correct spelling is belated. To retard; cause something to be late; delay; benight. For example: "Happy belated birthday!"

Usage Examples

Happy belated birthday!

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To retard; cause something to be late; delay; benight.

adjective

  1. 1.Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.

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