"belated" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: belated [positive], – [comparative], – [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When something is belated, it refers to being at a later time as compared to the actual time of the event. Synonyms: tardy, late, overdue
    Sense id: simple-belated-en-adj-rRLTh9X6
     
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          "text": "Your birthday was yesterday, but well, happy belated birthday!"
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        },
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