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They certainly have similar meanings, but they are not interchangeable in many cases./ }5 ^3 f2 Z3 ?* c, {' H
% K" Q8 Y( Z6 kIf 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 Z9 `* c2 X! A& F4 l3 [
# I' b l( @* P6 wWhen 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.& I% ^! w# d( |! Q: e' u0 [
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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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