adj
Uncommon
postponed
Postponed (adj) means Delayed until a later time than originally planned. Example: “The postponed match will now take place next weekend.”
adj
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Delayed until a later time than originally planned.
"The postponed match will now take place next weekend."
"Our postponed wedding will now be held in the spring."
"Because of the storm, the postponed concert needs a new date."
How to use postponed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that got pushed back to a later date.
Common pairings
postponed indefinitely
newly postponed
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- Comparative
- more postponed
- Superlative
- most postponed
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What does “postponed” mean?
The word “postponed” means delayed until a later time than originally planned. In plain terms, describes something that got pushed back to a later date.
How do you use “postponed” in a sentence?
Here is “postponed” used in a sentence: “The postponed match will now take place next weekend.”
What part of speech is “postponed”?
“Postponed” is an adjective.
Is “postponed” a common word?
“Postponed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between postponed and cancelled?
Postponed means an event is delayed until a later time but will still happen, while cancelled means the event will not take place at all. Announcements often clarify which applies because the two have very different implications for attendees.
What is the difference between postponed and rescheduled?
Postponed simply indicates a delay without necessarily specifying a new date, whereas rescheduled implies a specific new time or date has been set. An event can be postponed indefinitely, but rescheduled usually means a firm new plan exists.
What kinds of things get postponed?
Meetings, flights, weddings, trials, and sporting events are commonly described as postponed when circumstances such as weather, illness, or logistics push them to a later date than originally planned.
