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There is some overlap in the meanings, but generally delay is used for an event that not cancelled, but is caused to take place at a later time than originally intended, while postponed suggests that a decision is made to cancel the event for now, but with the intention of carrying it out at some later time or date.. His flight was delayed for almost two hours because of a problem with the plane. His health problems led them to postpone their trip until next year.
- There is some overlap in the meanings, but generally delay is used for an event that not cancelled, but is caused to take place at a later time than originally intended, while postponed suggests that a decision is made to cancel the event for now, but with the intention of carrying it out at some later time or date..
- His flight was delayed for almost two hours because of a problem with the plane.
- His health problems led them to postpone their trip until next year.
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There is some overlap in the meanings, but generally delay is used for an event that not cancelled, but is caused to take place at a later time than originally intended, while postponed suggests that a decision is made to cancel the event for now, but with the intention of carrying it out at some later time or date..
His flight was delayed for almost two hours be
His flight was delayed for almost two hours be
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