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They certainly have similar meanings, but they are not interchangeable in many cases.0 x1 j" m1 ?, w! q
. o: s% U2 Z2 ZIf something will be pushed back in time by a few hours, it's delayed. For example, weather can delay the departure of a plane.- V G5 Y+ Z }8 C5 k' i5 f
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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.2 ~* ^$ k5 @3 _5 ]
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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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