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delayed

/dəˈleɪd/adjective2 syllables

Delayed means: not as far along as normal in development.

Synonyms for delayed10

adjective, as in not as far along as normal in development

also used for delayed

adjourned, bogged down, deferred, imprompt, in abeyance, in nubibus, interrupted, lated, logjammed

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What does delayed mean?1

adjective

1

not as far along as normal in development

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with delayed?58

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Delayed in a sentence

  • Due to the worsening weather, the departure was delayed.aliene
  • Because of the bad weather, the plane's departure was delayed by two hours.CK
  • We've been delayed by a traffic jam, so we'll need to hurry.jared1981
  • Because of the bad weather, the plane was delayed three hours.CS
  • The boss is never late, he is delayed elsewhere.Ooneykcall
  • In case the shipment is delayed, we have special delay insurance.CC
  • Due to the snow, the train was delayed.jhomel
  • I was supposed to be here at three o'clock, but my train was delayed.Luiaard

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