Word Type

Verb

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "delay" can be used as verb, noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

rush

Capable Of

run out clock

Derived Terms

Shapiro delay broadcast delay call delay danger in delay delay differential equation delay line delay no more delay slot delay tactic delay time delayability delayable delayal delayed critical delayed criticality delayed ejaculation delayed miscarriage delayed neutron delayed onset muscle soreness delayed puberty delayed sleep phase disorder delayed-onset muscle soreness delayer delaying tactic delayingly delayism justice delayed is justice denied language delay multidelay nondelaying predelay profanity delay propagation delay rain delay redelay round-trip delay time tape delay time delay time-delay undelaying

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter break change check decelerate hold back hold off inactivity intermission interruption modify pause period retard slow slow down slow up suspension wait

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

lag latency

Type Of (IsA)

inactivity pause

Manner Of

decelerate wait

Related Terms

delayed pause wait

Related Terms

allay assuage defer detain dilute hinder procrastination put off quench retard stop temper

Synonym Network

adjourn calm check dallying dawdling deferring detention forslow hindrance impediment lingering masterly inactivity policy postponement procrastination retardation stay stoppage tarrying

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