Belated vs. Delayed
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Difference Between Belated and Delayed
Belatedverb
simple past tense and past participle of belate
Delayedverb
simple past tense and past participle of delay
Belatedadjective
Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
Happy belated birthday!Delayedadjective
caused to be slower or later;
the delayed plane finally arrivedBelatedadjective
after the expected or usual time; delayed;
a belated birthday cardI'm late for the planethe train is latetardy children are sent to the principalalways tardy in making dental appointmentsDelayedadjective
not as far along as normal in development
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