Main entry: tardily, late, belatedly
Definition: later than usual or than expected
Usage: 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
Antonyms: too soon, ahead of time, early
Definition: before the usual time or the time expected
Main entry: easy, tardily, slow, slowly
Definition: without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
Usage: he spoke slowly; go easy here--the road is slippery; glaciers move tardily; please go slow so I can see the sights