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They certainly have similar meanings, but they are not interchangeable in many cases.3 n$ J6 @; O( ~5 r9 Q+ P
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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.7 }2 z8 Q, c A1 n H" {
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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.4 x, l/ l+ W5 \2 Y& q2 j3 H6 u
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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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