delayed

adjective
dɪˈleɪd

Meaning

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

Example Sentences

The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.

Synonyms

postponed, deferred, put off, held up

Antonyms

advanced, expedited, accelerated, rushed

More Example Sentences

He delayed paying the bill for a while.

She delayed sharing the news for a while.

They delayed booking tickets for a while.

She delayed making a decision for a while.

We delayed buying a new phone for a while.

He delayed starting the project for a while.

She’s likely to be late if the bus is delayed.

They delayed starting the meeting for a while.

We delayed leaving for a while because of the rain.

We suddenly understood why the project was delayed.

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