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DELAY

(noun, verb)
There are 6 meanings of the word Delay.

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Def 1 US

Delay - as a noun

Time during which some action is awaited

Example: "Instant replay caused too long a delay"

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Delay - as a verb

Cause to be slowed down or delayed

Example: "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"

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Act later than planned, scheduled, or required

Example: "Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered"

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Stop or halt

Example: "Please stay the bloodshed!"

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Slow the growth or development of

Example: "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

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Example Sentences

"There was a 10-minute delay on the train."
"The flight had a two-hour delay due to bad weather."
"I apologize for the delay in responding to your email."
"The project is experiencing a significant delay."
"The doctor explained that the delay in treatment could be harmful."
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Word Game Points

Is DELAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DELAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, delay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DELAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delay is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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