delayed

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of making something later than intended or scheduled.

  - "The train was delayed due to a technical issue."
  - "I'm delayed in my arrival because of heavy traffic."

• Noun

  A state of being late or behind schedule.

  - "The delayed project caused a lot of stress."
  - "The delayed payment affected the supplier's cash flow."

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Synonyms

calm , moderate , quell , cunctation , hold-up , adjourn , defer , forslow , on ice , penelopize , postpone , put off , suspend , forslow , get in the way , hold up , impede

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delayed
stayed , weighed , played , prayed , obeyed

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Variants

List of all variants of delayed that leads to same result
delay , delayed , delayer , delayers , delaying , delays

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'postponed' or 'deferred' in Old French, the word 'delayed' has been in use in English since the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'delayed' is six letters long.

2. The abbreviation for 'delayed' in aviation is 'DLD'.

3. The term 'delayed onset muscle soreness' (DOMS) refers to muscle pain that occurs after a delay following physical activity.

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Related Concepts

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1. lateness: The state or quality of being late.

2. procrastination: The act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of delay or being delayed is often used as a plot device to build tension and suspense. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout and Jem are delayed on their way to a Halloween pageant, leading to a series of events that change their perspectives on race and justice.

How to Memorize "delayed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock ticking away as you say 'delayed'.
   - Visualize a train being delayed at a station.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delayed' with the image of a traffic jam.
   - Associate the word 'delayed' with the feeling of frustration or anxiety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember DELAYED as an acronym for 'Don't Ever Leave Your Appointments Delayed'.

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