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They certainly have similar meanings, but they are not interchangeable in many cases.1 C) G- [# j6 w/ l
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If something will be pushed back in time by a few hours, it's delayed. For example, weather can delay the departure of a plane.3 s+ Q7 K$ ~* b I0 P
% P9 g2 R. L3 Z$ b' C5 bWhen something is pushed back to a specific date, days or even weeks later, it's postponed. A business meeting might be postponed because one of the key people got called out of town.
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On the other hand, something like a product that is supposed to be released can be "delayed" (not postponed) for months. |
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