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Delivery
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Simple meaning
What does Delivery mean?
Delivery means bringing something or giving a message.
Dictionary definition
The act of bringing something to a person or place, or the way a message is given.
Example sentences
Delivery in a sentence
easy
The delivery arrived at our door.
medium
Her speech delivery was clear and confident.
hard
Fast delivery can be helpful, but careful service matters too.
Synonyms
Words like Delivery
shipmentUse for items being sent or brought somewhere.
presentationUse for the way a speech or message is given.
Antonyms
Opposite words
pickupUse when someone collects something instead of having it brought.
withholdingUse when something is held back instead of delivered.
Word family
Delivery word family
Base word
delivery
verb
deliver
To bring or give something.
verb
delivered
Brought or given in the past.
noun
deliveries
More than one delivery.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does delivery mean?
Delivery means bringing something to someone or the way a message is given.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses delivery correctly?
This sentence uses delivery to mean something brought to a person or place.
Practice 3
Which word can be close in meaning to delivery?
Shipment is close in meaning when delivery refers to items being sent or brought.
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