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delayed

The correct spelling is delayed.

How to pronounce delayed

verb

IPA: /dəˈleɪd/

Say it like: Del-aye-d

The correct spelling is delayed. To put off until a later time; to defer. For example: "The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."

Usage Examples

The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To put off until a later time; to defer.
  2. 2.To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
  3. 3.To allay; to temper.
  4. 4.To dilute, temper.
  5. 5.To assuage, quench, allay.

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