delaying Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: D IH0 L EY1 IH0 NG
What Does Delaying Mean?
As a verb, delaying means present participle and gerund of delay. As a noun, it means A delay.
Word Facts for Delaying
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | calm, moderate and quell |
| Plural | delayings |
Delaying Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of delay
Delaying as a Noun
- A delay.
Verb
- To put off until a later time; to defer.
- To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.
- To allay; to temper.
Verb
- To dilute, temper.
- To assuage, quench, allay.
Synonyms of Delaying
calmmoderatequellcunctationhold-upadjourndeferforslowon icepenelopizepostponeput offsuspendget in the wayhold upimpede
Delaying synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Delaying
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Delaying in a Sentence
The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.
Word Forms & Grammar
delaying
delaying (plural delayings)
Words That Rhyme With Delaying
Questions People Ask About Delaying
Is delaying a verb or a noun?
Delaying is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for delaying?
Close synonyms of delaying are calm, moderate and quell. See the full list of delaying synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of delaying?
The plural of delaying is delayings.