Definitions and Examples of delayed, slow, late
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Done or occurring later than expected or intended.
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
Moving or operating at a lower speed than is normal or expected.
Example
The internet connection was slow and it took forever to load the webpage.
Doing something or arriving after the expected, proper, or usual time.
Example
He was late for the meeting and missed the first few minutes.
Key Differences: delayed vs slow vs late
- 1Delayed implies that something has been postponed or rescheduled to a later time.
- 2Slow describes a speed that is lower than what is considered normal or expected.
- 3Late refers to something that happens or arrives after the expected or proper time.
Effective Usage of delayed, slow, late
- 1Time Management: Use these antonyms to describe the opposite of being prompt.
- 2Transportation: Use delayed and late to describe delayed flights, trains, buses, etc.
- 3Productivity: Use slow to describe slow computers, internet connections, or work progress.
Remember this!
The antonyms of prompt are delayed, slow, and late. Use these words to describe the opposite of being quick or on time. Delayed implies postponement, slow describes a lower speed, and late refers to something happening after the expected time. Use these antonyms in contexts related to time management, transportation, and productivity.
