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DELAY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Delay.

How to pronounce delay:

Def 1 US

Delay - as a noun

Time during which some action is awaited

Example: "Instant replay caused too long a delay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdpostponementtime lagwait
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breakintermissioninterruptionpausesuspension
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Delay - as a verb

Cause to be slowed down or delayed

Example: "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detainhold up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decelerateslowslow downslow up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rush

Act later than planned, scheduled, or required

Example: "Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backhold offwait
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stop or halt

Example: "Please stay the bloodshed!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detainstay

Slow the growth or development of

Example: "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"There was a 10-minute delay on the train."
"The flight had a two-hour delay due to bad weather."
"I apologize for the delay in responding to your email."
"The project is experiencing a significant delay."
"The doctor explained that the delay in treatment could be harmful."
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Word Game Points

Is DELAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DELAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, delay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DELAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delay is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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