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# delay

The delay (in seconds) after which the animations begin.

```
var delay: TimeInterval { get }
```

## Discussion

The default value of this property is `0`. When the value is greater than 0, the start of any animations is delayed by the specified amount of time.

To set a value for this property, use the [`startAnimation(afterDelay:)`](/documentation/UIKit/UIViewAnimating/startAnimation(afterDelay:)) method when starting your animations.

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