adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of delay form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.

   "Many, and probably true, anecdotes have been published on the long-delayed and artful revenge of various animals."

Adjective

1. 1
   not as far along as normal in development wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

retardedadjournedarrestedbackbackwardbehind

Antonyms

All antonyms

continuousinstantaneousjust in timenondelayed

Example

More examples

"You will be delayed for only thirty minutes at worst."

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