delayed

[dɪˈleɪd]

delayed Definition

made to happen at a later time than originally planned or expected.

Using delayed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "delayed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flight was delayed by two hours due to bad weather.

  • Example

    The project is delayed because of funding issues.

  • Example

    The train was delayed by a signal failure.

  • Example

    The delivery of the package was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

delayed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: delayed in Brief

'Delayed' [dɪˈleɪd] means that something has been made to happen at a later time than originally planned or expected. It is often used to describe situations where events, projects, or deliveries are postponed or held back due to unforeseen circumstances. Examples include 'The flight was delayed by two hours due to bad weather.' and 'The project is delayed because of funding issues.'

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