noun
Uncommon
delaying
Delaying (noun) means the act of putting something off; a stalling action. Example: “His constant delaying meant the report was never finished on time.”
noun
1
The act of putting something off; a stalling action.
"His constant delaying meant the report was never finished on time."
How to use delaying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStalling, or the ongoing act of putting something off.
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Word forms
- Plural
- delayings
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Rhymes for delaying
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What does “delaying” mean?
The word “delaying” means the act of putting something off; a stalling action. In plain terms, stalling, or the ongoing act of putting something off.
How do you use “delaying” in a sentence?
Here is “delaying” used in a sentence: “His constant delaying meant the report was never finished on time.”
What part of speech is “delaying”?
“Delaying” is a noun.
Is “delaying” a common word?
“Delaying” is an uncommon word in modern English.
