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- [dih-ley]
- /dɪˈleɪ/
- /dɪˈleɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-ley]
- /dɪˈleɪ/
Definitions of delaying word
- verb with object delaying to put off to a later time; defer; postpone: The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared. 1
- verb with object delaying to impede the process or progress of; retard; hinder: The dense fog delayed the plane's landing. 1
- verb without object delaying to put off action; linger; loiter: He delayed until it was too late. 1
- noun delaying the act of delaying; procrastination; loitering. 1
- noun delaying an instance of being delayed: There were many delays during the train trip. 1
- noun delaying the period or amount of time during which something is delayed: The ballet performance began after a half-hour delay. 1
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Origin of delaying
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English delaien (v.), delai(e) (noun) < Old French delaier (v.), delai (noun)
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Parts of speech for Delaying
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delaying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
delaying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delaying
adj delaying
- dilatory — tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.
- procrastinating — to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost.
noun delaying
- irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
- indecisiveness — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- to-and-fro — back-and-forth: to-and-fro motion.
- irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
- tentativeness — of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings.
Antonyms for delaying
adj delaying
- advancing — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
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