Meaning: دیر سے یا بعد از وقت آنے والا – دیر رسیدہ ۔ دیر میں پہنچنے والا
Explanation: (Adjective) – Coming or happening later than should have been the case.
Example: A belated apology.
Synonyms: Delayed, Long-delayed, Overdue, Tardy.
Antonyms: Early, On time, Punctual.
[Dawn Vocabulary: 28-03-2022]