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belatedly
[/bɪˈleɪtɪdli/]
adverb
tardiamente
1.
In a way that is late or delayed; after the expected or appropriate time
He belatedly realized his mistake after everyone had left the meeting.
Ele tardiamente percebeu seu erro depois que todos tinham saído da reunião.
2.
Done or occurring later than should have been the case
The company belatedly apologized for the error in their report.
A empresa tardiamente pediu desculpas pelo erro em seu relatório.
Synonyms
late
after the fact
tardily
behind schedule
too late
Antonyms
promptly
timely
early
punctually
immediately
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tardiamente
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
atrasadamente
Alternative, less common form
Portugal
tardiamente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
better late than never
after the fact
closing the barn door after the horse has bolted
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