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Synonyms for Belatedly & Similar Words

Definition of belatedly

adverb
  1. later than usual or than expected; "the train arrived late"; "we awoke late"; "the children came late to school"; "notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline"; "I belatedly wished her a happy birthday"

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What are synonyms for belatedly?
Synonyms for belatedly include: late, tardily.
How many synonyms does belatedly have?
Belatedly has 2 synonyms.

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