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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

  1. 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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