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Word of the Day: Belated

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Word of the Day
: April 4, 2023

\bih-LAY-tud\ adjective

What It Means

Belated means "happening or coming very late or too late."

// Olivia called her friend on his birthday to let him know that a belated gift from her was on its way.

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