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Term: belated

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Description: Referring to something that happens or arrives late, or after the expected time.

Sample Sentence: Jane sent her belated birthday wishes to her friend, apologizing for her delay.

Sense 2:

Description: Regretfully wishing someone on an occasion after it has already passed.

Sample Sentence: He sent a belated present to his sister after missing her wedding.

Sense 3:

Description: Showing delay or untimeliness in appearance or development.

Sample Sentence: The belated growth of the plant was unexpected but welcomed by the gardener.

Sense 4:

Description: Occurring after the customary or appropriate time.

Sample Sentence: They made a belated decision to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

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