idiom
better late than never
BET-er LAYT than NEV-er
ˈbɛtər leɪt ðæn ˈnɛvərListen
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Syllable breakdown
betterlatethannever
Dictionary meaning
It is better to do something late than not at all.
Examples
- He finally apologised—better late than never.
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