Delayed and Instantaneous

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Delayed adjective - Not as far along as normal in development.

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Instantaneous is an antonym for delayed.

Nearby Words: delay, delaying, delayer

Instantaneous adjective - Done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time.

Usage example: the thunder following the flash of lightning was nearly instantaneous

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Delayed is an antonym for instantaneous in immediate topic.

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