Delay

Synonyms of delay

• postpone
• procrastinate
• put off

Antonyms of delay

• advance
• hasten
• expedite

Collocations of delay

delayed flight

Frequency: 80 %

The delayed flight caused them to miss their connecting flight.

long delay

Frequency: 70 %

There was a long delay in the delivery of the package.

delayed response

Frequency: 60 %

I apologize for the delayed response to your email.

delayed payment

Frequency: 50 %

The delayed payment caused financial strain on the business.

delayed gratification

Frequency: 40 %

The principle of delayed gratification teaches patience and self-control.

Idiomatic Expressions for delay

• Phrase: Better late than never
  Meaning: It is better to do something late than to never do it at all
  Usage: I know I promised to submit the report yesterday, but here it is today. Better late than never, right?