Delay and Hibernation

Delay

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

Hibernation and delay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hibernation" instead a noun "Delay".

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Hibernation

Hibernation noun - The torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter.

Delay and hibernation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delay" instead a noun "Hibernation".

Nearby Words: hibernating, hibernal, hibernated
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