The difference between Belated and Late
When used as adjectives, belated means later in relation to the proper time something should have happened, whereas late means near the end of a period of time.
Late is also noun with the meaning: a shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
Late is also adverb with the meaning: after a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Belated and Late
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Belated as a verb:
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Belated as an adjective:
Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
Examples:
"Happy belated birthday!"
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Late as an adjective:
Near the end of a period of time.
Examples:
"It was late in the evening when we finally arrived."
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Late as an adjective:
Specifically, near the end of the day.
Examples:
"It was getting late and I was tired."
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Late as an adjective (usually, not used comparatively):
Associated with the end of a period.
Examples:
"'Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin."
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Late as an adjective:
Not arriving until after an expected time.
Examples:
"Even though we drove as fast as we could, we were still late."
"Panos was so late that he arrived at the meeting after Antonio, who had the excuse of being in hospital for most of the night."
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Late as an adjective:
Not having had an expected menstrual period.
Examples:
"I'm late, honey. Could you buy a [[pregnancy test test]]?"
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Late as an adjective (not comparable, euphemistic):
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Examples:
"Her late husband had left her well provided for."
"The piece was composed by the late Igor Stravinsky."
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Late as an adjective:
Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; departed, or gone out of office.
Examples:
"the late bishop of London"
"the late administration"
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Late as an adjective:
Recent — relative to the noun it modifies.
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Late as a noun (informal):
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
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Late as an adverb:
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
Examples:
"We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late."
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Late as an adverb:
Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
Examples:
"Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party."
"The Hendersons will all be there / Late of Pablo Fanque's Fair / What a scene!"
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Late as an adverb:
Not long ago; just now.