Delayed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dəˈleɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Delayed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of delay.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of delay.
More Meanings
- Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.
Example Sentences
Many, and probably true, anecdotes have been published on the long-delayed and artful revenge of various animals.
First, if the delayed policy is no more stringent, it will miss the climate target of the original, non-delayed policy [...]
Synonyms for delayed
Depending on context, synonyms include adjourned, deferred, imprompt, interrupted, lated, logjammed.
Antonyms for delayed
Common opposites include continuous, just in time, recommenced, resumed, restarted, revived.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include postponed, deferred, abeyant, suspended, retarded, inactive.
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