B1
delay vs slow
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. |
| slowverb/sloʊ/ | Meaning to become slower, or to make something go or happen more slowly | Goes with slow down | Example Slow down! There's a school just around the corner. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The project was by a lack of money.