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delays

The word “delays” has 2 syllables: de-lays

It's pronounced as /dɪˈleɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “delays” has 170 synonyms and 87 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for delays

Antonyms for delays

Meanings of delays

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The storm caused unexpected delays at the airport.
  • Technical issues often lead to production delays.
  • Heavy traffic resulted in minor delays during the morning commute.
  • Budget approvals created several delays in the project timeline.
  • The announcement was postponed due to scheduling delays.

On this page you'll find 257 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to delays, such as: abandon, accelerates, acts, adjourn, adjournment, advance, aid.

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