Synonyms for belate
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To impede; cause something to be late; delay; benight.
Forms
- Past participle
- belated
e.g. belated → delayed…
Example sentences
- delay He's desperately trying to make up for the delay.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| belate | steady | |
| delay | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- delay2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (delay2 = 2 syllables).