# delayed

Pronunciation: US say "duh-LAYD" /dəˈleɪd/; UK

## Adjective

1. Taking place after the usual, expected, or desired time.
   - Simple: Happening later than usual, expected, or wanted, not at the planned time.
   - _The delayed shipment finally cleared customs after a week._
   - _Passengers grew frustrated as their departure became increasingly delayed._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of delay. — simple past and past participle of delay
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of delay. Use this form for something that already happened or was held up.
   - _Heavy snow delayed traffic across the region._
   - _The launch was delayed several times before liftoff._

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