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tardily

adverb

later than usual or than expected

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

adverb

  1. later than usual or than expected

    “the train arrived late”

adverb

  1. without speed (‘slow’ is sometimes used informally for ‘slowly’)

    “he spoke slowly”

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Example Sentences

the train arrived late
we awoke late
the children came late to school
notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline
I belatedly wished her a happy birthday
he spoke slowly
go easy here — the road is slippery
glaciers move tardily
please go slow so I can see the sights

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