Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Delay.
How to pronounce delay:
Def 1 US
Delay - as a noun
Time during which some action is awaited
Example: "Instant replay caused too long a delay"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold8postponement18time lagwait7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break11intermission14interruption14pause7suspension12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdup12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inactivity18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Delay - as a verb
Cause to be slowed down or delayed
Example: "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detain7hold upHypernyms (Closely Related)
decelerate13slow7slow downslow upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rush7Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is DELAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDELAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is DELAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delay is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDELAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
