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They certainly have similar meanings, but they are not interchangeable in many cases.$ D# G3 n+ Z1 `# B( T1 R9 [
) H: x6 B V3 h% k8 n( F( YIf something will be pushed back in time by a few hours, it's delayed. For example, weather can delay the departure of a plane.
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+ ^$ i I. G" t) {1 h, mWhen 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.* K2 D) C# L! |6 y9 A
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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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