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delay vs detain

detain vs delay

delay is a noun but detain is not a noun.

delay and detain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delay Yes No Yes No
detain No No Yes No
As verbs, delay and detain are synonyms defined as:
  • delay and detain: cause to be slowed down or delayed
Other synonyms of delay include hold up.
As verbs, delay and detain are synonyms defined as:
  • delay and detain: stop or halt
Other synonyms of delay include stay.
As verbs, detain is a hyponym of delay; that is, detain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than delay:
  • delay: slow the growth or development of
  • detain: stop or halt
Other hyponyms of delay include dampen, delay, stay.
delay (noun) detain (noun)
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
time during which some action is awaited
delay (verb) detain (verb)
cause to be slowed down or delayed cause to be slowed down or delayed
stop or halt stop or halt
slow the growth or development of deprive of freedom; take into confinement
act later than planned, scheduled, or required
Difference between delay and detain

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