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Synonyms & Similar Words
delayed
deferred
put off
rescheduled
adjourned
suspended
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held over
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tabled
laid over
set back
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moved back
put back
held up
slowed down
halted
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called off
put on hold
laid on the table
postponed indefinitely
delayed indefinitely
deferred indefinitely
Meaning of Postponed
The primary meaning of the word "postponed" is to delay or put off something until a later time.
Definitions
- To delay or put off something until a later time
- * To change the date or time of something to a later one
- * To officially delay or put off a meeting, event, or decision
Etymology of Postponed
The word "postponed" comes from the Latin words "post" meaning "after" and "ponere" meaning "to place"
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in English since then to describe the act of delaying or putting off something until a later time
Example Uses
- The meeting was postponed until next week due to unforeseen circumstances
- * The concert was postponed because the lead singer was ill
- * The decision was postponed until more information was available