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tardily
adverb
Later than usual or than expected
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adverb
Later than usual or than expected
“The train arrived late”
adverb
Without speed (‘slow’ is sometimes used informally for ‘slowly’)
“He spoke slowly”
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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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