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- pronunciation:
- d
leI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
delays, delaying, delayed |
| definition 1: |
to put off until a later time.
We delayed our vacation until we had saved more money.- similar words:
- put off
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| definition 2: |
to cause to be late.
Rain delayed the start of the baseball game.- similar words:
- detain
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| related words: |
suspend |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the condition or an instance of being stopped or delayed.
Her delay in getting home was caused by a traffic jam.- similar words:
- wait
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| derivation: |
delayed (adj.) |
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