delay

A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

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In English, 'delay' is often used in formal and informal contexts to describe a period of time before an event occurs. For example, 'The flight was delayed due to bad weather.' In this sentence, 'delay' is used as a noun to describe a specific period of time. However, it's worth noting that 'delay' can also be used as a verb, as in 'The project was delayed due to lack of funding.' This nuance is often tricky for learners to grasp, as the verb form of 'delay' can be easily confused with the noun form.