Delayed for Dummies

Hey there! So, let's talk about the word "delayed". When something is "delayed", it means that it's being held back or postponed. It's like when you're waiting for your favorite TV show to come on, but it's running late - that's a delay.

Now, there are a couple of different ways we can use the word "delayed". For example, if a train is delayed, it means it's not arriving at the expected time - so you'll have to wait a bit longer. Or if a project is delayed, it means it's taking longer to finish than originally planned.

In a more general sense, "delayed" refers to anything that's being put off or held up for some reason. It can be caused by all sorts of things - traffic, bad weather, technical issues, or even just a change in plans.

So, in short, "delayed" basically means that something is being held back or put off for some reason. It's like pressing the pause button on something until you're ready to go again. Does that make sense? Let me know if you have any questions!