Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Delays.
Delays - 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)
Delays - 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 were several delays in the construction of the new building."
"The train is running late due to unforeseen delays."
"Passengers experienced long delays at the airport due to bad weather."
"The project faced significant delays because of funding issues."
"The company apologized for the shipping delays and offered refunds to affected customers."
Word Game Points
Is DELAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DELAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DELAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, delays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDELAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DELAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delays is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDELAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
