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delayed

 

[ dɪˈleɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in time

Causing something to be late or postponed; not happening immediately or at the planned time.

Synonyms

belated, deferred, postponed

Examples of usage

  • The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
  • We apologize for the delayed response to your email.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Synonyms

hold back, postpone, put off

Examples of usage

  • The traffic jam delayed our arrival at the party.
  • He delayed taking action on the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "delayed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrasado

🇮🇳 विलंबित

🇩🇪 verzögert

🇮🇩 tertunda

🇺🇦 затриманий

🇵🇱 opóźniony

🇯🇵 遅延した

🇫🇷 retardé

🇪🇸 retrasado

🇹🇷 gecikmiş

🇰🇷 지연된

🇸🇦 مؤخر

🇨🇿 zpožděný

🇸🇰 oneskorený

🇨🇳 延迟的

🇸🇮 zamaknjen

🇮🇸 seinkað

🇰🇿 кешіктірілген

🇬🇪 გვიან

🇦🇿 gecikmiş

🇲🇽 retrasado

Etymology

The word 'delayed' originates from the Middle English word 'delayen', which means 'to put off or retard'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

See also: delay, delayer.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,168, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.