English Explanatory Dictionary

delayed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of delay
adj
  1. Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.

Pronunciation

/dəˈleɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-delayed.wav /diːˈleɪ.dəd/

Word forms

delayed

Synonyms

adjourned bogged down deferred delayed imprompt in abeyance in nubibus interrupted lated logjammed suspended stalled stifled on hold on ice paused postponed retarded tardy

Antonyms

continuous just in time on time recommenced resumed restarted revived nondelayed undelayed

Related words

time-delayed a long time coming delay inactive procrastinate

Derived words

nondelayed undelayed
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