delay

The word “delay” has 2 syllables: de-lay

It's pronounced as /dɪˈleɪ/

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In the thesaurus, “delay” has 77 synonyms and 49 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for delay along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for delay

noun
1. A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
2. An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
verb
1. To put off until a later time; to defer.
2. To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
3. To allay; to temper.
4. To dilute, temper.
5. To assuage, quench, allay.

On this page you'll find 126 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to delay, such as: accelerate, act, amble, barrel, bolt, bowl, breeze.

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