lated

American

[ley-tid] / ˈleɪ tɪd /

adjective

Literary.

belated.

lated British

/ ˈleɪtɪd /

adjective

an archaic word for belated

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Etymology

Origin of lated

First recorded in 1585–95; late + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The dramatic move left Egypt less iso lated in the region and underscored Hussein's longtime desire to protect his small kingdom by building strong alliances.

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More in the spirit of a dizzy gamble than of a calculated risk, the Hartford Stage Company has now given the drama its be lated professional world premiere.

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When a state crime committee investigated the situation, Herbie Cartwright told the legislators frankly that the laws of Texas are vio lated in Galveston because Galvestonians think the laws are wrong.

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Such is lated scenes may some day seem as remote as Jane Austen's country villages.

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Now stirs the lated traveler apace To gain the timely inn.—Macbeth,

From The Golden Censer The duties of to-day, the hopes of the future by McGovern, John

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