Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Word of the Week

belated

adjective \bih-LAY-tud\



Definition
1
: delayed beyond the usual time
2
: existing or appearing past the normal or proper time

Examples
Susan called Jim to let him know that a belated birthday gift from her was on its way.

"Friends and neighbors of the state Capitol complex joined Lt. Gov. Angela McLean Friday in a belated Earth Day celebration, planting trees and dedicating a new garden space across from the Capitol." —Independent Record (Montana), May 1, 2015

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