B2
delay vs postpone
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| delayverb/dɪˈleɪ/ | Meaning to make something happen later than planned, or to make someone late | Goes with delayed by | Example Our flight to Da Nang was delayed for three hours because of the storm. |
| postponeverb/poʊstˈpoʊn/ | Meaning to move an event or action to a later time than planned | Goes with postpone the meeting | Example We had to postpone our wedding until next spring. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Some customers payment for months.