Delay and Forwards

Delay

Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

Forwards is an antonym for delay.

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Forwards

Forwards adverb - Toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time.

Delay is an antonym for forwards in aid topic.

Nearby Word: forward

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / They Think It's All Over Jonathan began the race by picking up the front of Rory's car and turning it sideways on after Rory had already climbed into it, forcing him to get out again and turn the car to face forwards; the resulting delay ultimately handed Jonathan and Phil the race, earning them a bonus point.
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