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They certainly have similar meanings, but they are not interchangeable in many cases.8 w2 Z6 Q8 E# U- `4 p Q
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If something will be pushed back in time by a few hours, it's delayed. For example, weather can delay the departure of a plane.0 l# K& s/ t$ }
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When 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.9 ~4 o7 t! r- O) j0 j$ B5 F
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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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