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delayed

/dɪˈleɪd/
adjectiveverb★Intermediate
formalinformal

Happening or sent later than expected or planned; postponed.

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

The meeting was delayed because the CEO was running late.

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Often used in contexts involving travel, technology, or scheduling.

formalinformal

To cause something to happen later than planned or expected.

The project was delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

She delayed her response until she had more information.

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Commonly used in business, technology, and everyday communication.

Collocations

delayed gratificationThe ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.delayed reactionA response that happens later than expected, often due to processing time.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

delayed gratificationphrase
The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.
delayed reactionphrase
A response that happens later than expected, often due to processing time.

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Delayed' is often used in formal and informal contexts to describe events or actions that are late or postponed.

⚡Gold Rule

Adjective vs. Verb

'Delayed' can function as both an adjective (e.g., 'delayed flight') and a verb (e.g., 'the project was delayed').

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'delayen' (to delay), from Old French 'delayer', from Latin 'dilāre' (to loosen, delay).

📝Usage Notes

The past participle of 'delay' is commonly used as an adjective to describe events or actions that are late or postponed.

Word Breakdown

de-
intensifier or reversal
prefix
+
-lay
to place or set down
root
+
-ed
past participle
suffix
English Dictionary

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