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delayed

The word “delayed” has 2 syllables: de-layed

It's pronounced as /dɪˈleɪd/

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In the thesaurus, “delayed” has 67 synonyms and 50 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for delayed

Antonyms for delayed

Meanings of delayed

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The flight was delayed due to heavy fog.
  • Our meeting has been delayed until next week.
  • The project was delayed because of budget issues.
  • His response to the email was delayed by a few days.
  • Delivery of the package was delayed because of bad weather.

On this page you'll find 117 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to delayed, such as: accelerated, acted, afoot, ambled, barreled, barrelled, belated.

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