What is another word for delay?

Common synonyms for delay include hold, time lag, postponement, wait.

What is the past tense of delay?

The past tense of delay is delayed.

delay

Q: What rhymes with delay?

Words that rhyme with delay include they, way, may, day, say, away.

/dɪˈleɪ̯/noun, verb2 syllables

Delay means: time during which some action is awaited.

Synonyms for delay25

noun, as in time during which some action is awaited

hold, time lag, postponement, wait

noun, as in the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

holdup

verb, as in cause to be slowed down or delayed

detain, hold up

verb, as in stop or halt

stay, detain

verb, as in slow the growth or development of

check, retard

also used for delay

cunctation, promise, hold-up, deferment, dilation, hinder, hesitance, hesitancy, hesitation, holdoff, prorogation, respite, adjourn, defer, forslow

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Opposites of delay

rush

What does delay mean?6

noun

time during which some action is awaited“instant replay caused too long a delay”

the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

cause to be slowed down or delayed“Traffic was delayed by the bad weather”

stop or halt“Please stay the bloodshed!”

slow the growth or development of“The brain damage will retard the child's language development”

act later than planned, scheduled, or required“Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with delay?60

one syllable

they way may day say play pay stay reheygay bay ray lay grey

two syllables

away today ok uk okay survey display

three syllables

usa dna

Show 40 near rhymes

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All 60 rhymes for delay, grouped by syllable

Delay in a sentence

If delay had not been made, we had been here again the second time.carlosalberto
Sorry for the delay, it's because of the train.tieguy
In case the shipment is delayed, we have special delay insurance.CC
Fleeing isn't a solution, but just a delay of a necessary decision.rul
Impatient at the delay, many drivers began to blow their horns.CM
The court has a crowded docket, so minor cases may face long delays.rul
Many women pursue higher education and careers, thus delaying marriage and childbirth.CK
I recommend you to set about your business without delay.unknown

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Forms of delay

as a noun

plural: delays

as a verb

past tense: delayed
present participle: delaying
third-person singular: delays
past participle: delayed