Dictionary Check: delay
"delay" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
9
points
Definition
noun
time during which some action is awaited
Example:
"instant replay caused too long a delay"
noun
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
verb
cause to be slowed down or delayed
Example:
"Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"
verb
act later than planned, scheduled, or required
Example:
"Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered"
verb
stop or halt
Example:
"Please stay the bloodshed!"
verb
slow the growth or development of
Example:
"The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
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