Simple meaning
What does Delayed mean?
late compared to the plan
Dictionary definition
Happening later than the expected or planned time.
Example sentences
Delayed in a sentence
easy
The train was delayed by rain.
medium
Our delayed bus arrived ten minutes late.
hard
During reading practice, students inferred mood from the delayed announcement in the station scene.
Synonyms
Words like Delayed
Antonyms
Opposite words
on timeAt the planned time.
promptDone without delay.
Word family
Delayed word family
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What does delayed mean?
DELAYED means late compared to the plan.
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