Definitions and Examples of late, delayed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not on time; arriving, occurring, or done after the scheduled or expected time.
Example
He was late for the meeting and missed the important discussion.
Happening later than expected or planned; postponed.
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
Key Differences: late vs delayed
- 1Late refers to something that is not on time, while delayed means that something is happening later than expected or planned.
- 2Late is a complementary antonym, which means it is the opposite of the word's meaning, while delayed is a gradable antonym, which means it is less extreme than the word's meaning.
Effective Usage of late, delayed
- 1Punctuality: Use promptly to indicate that something is done on time, while late and delayed can be used to describe situations where someone or something is not on time.
- 2Transportation: Use delayed to describe a train, bus, or flight that is running behind schedule, while late can be used to describe someone who misses a train or bus.
- 3Business: Use promptly to describe a prompt response or action, while delayed can be used to describe a postponed meeting or project deadline.
Remember this!
The antonyms of promptly are late and delayed. Use promptly to indicate that something is done on time, while late and delayed can be used to describe situations where someone or something is not on time. Delayed means happening later than expected or planned, while late refers to something that is not on time. Use these words in different contexts to convey the opposite meaning of being on time or doing something quickly.
