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Synonyms for delayed
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : dih-leyd |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈleɪd |
Définition of delayed
Origin :- mid-13c., from Old French delaie, from delaiier (see delay (v.)).
- adj held up
- It was a very great pity that he should have been delayed so long.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- Decidedly, the time had come when definite action should not be delayed.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- By trifling but unavoidable accidents, it was delayed a few hours.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Probably you came over with the delayed mail that brings the advice.'
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- What a real pity that she stayed so short a time, and you delayed!
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- All this sad business has delayed matters, but now I have it all arranged.
- Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards
- The longer the ceremony is delayed, the worse appearance it will have in the world's eye.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- He has delayed us by every means in his power until the option has nearly expired.
- Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
- All night he ran, blundering in the darkness into mishaps and obstacles that delayed but did not daunt.
- Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
- Trains were delayed and frequently failed to arrive at their destination.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
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