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Vinony

belatedly

adverb

  1. after a long delay
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adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English belated Middle English -ly English -ly English belatedly From belated + -ly.

  1. In a belated manner; tardily.

    “Bennett was belatedly sent off for a second yellow card after fouling Brahim Diaz in added time but there was no shame in Cardiff losing to a City side who have enjoyed similar dominance over far superior teams this season.”

    “However, the Japanese battleships and cruisers now come to Chikumas aid, and, within ten minutes, the Roberts is knocked out of action, as the Japanese ships firing at her also belatedly' switch to high explosive, and, within minutes of this change, several massive holes are blasted into her side and she begins to sink.”