👉 A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling ‘delay,’ and it’s a word that needs some care. The dictionary gives us clues, a helpful share! It says “a period of time,” you see, Before an event happens – patiently! “The act of delaying,” it does proclaim, Holding something back, playing the game. And then there’s "procrastination," a tricky friend, Putting things off 'til the very end! "Lingering inactivity," that's part too, A pause in action, not moving through. So, ‘delay’ means to slow it down, you see, To postpone or hesitate – for you and me! Does anyone have a sentence using ‘delay’? Let’s hear your ideas!