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delay vs prorogue

prorogue vs delay

delay is a noun but prorogue is not a noun.

delay and prorogue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delay Yes No Yes No
prorogue No No Yes No
As verbs, prorogue is a hyponym of delay; that is, prorogue is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than delay:
  • delay: act later than planned, scheduled, or required
  • prorogue: hold back to a later time
delay (noun) prorogue (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) prorogue (verb)
cause to be slowed down or delayed adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body
stop or halt hold back to a later time
slow the growth or development of
act later than planned, scheduled, or required
Difference between delay and prorogue

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