The difference between Belated and Overdue
When used as adjectives, belated means later in relation to the proper time something should have happened, whereas overdue means late.
check bellow for the other definitions of Belated and Overdue
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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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Overdue as an adjective:
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.
Examples:
"his library books were three days overdue; my car is overdue for an oil change; she finally left on a long overdue vacation"