Has Been Delayed or Is Delayed?

Has Been Delayed or Is Delayed?

The meaning of the verb 'delay' is such that, if it is true to say 'the train has been delayed', then it is also true to say 'the train is delayed' (because present perfect addresses present significance: we are still waiting for it).

Has been delayed definition?

1a : the act of postponing, hindering, or causing something to occur more slowly than normal : the state of being delayed get started without delay.

Is delayed in a sentence?

The flight was delayed as a result of fog. 2. The lift-off was delayed about seven minutes. 3. News of the astronauts'safe return to earth was delayed.

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