jquery - .delay() and .setTimeout()

Question

According to jQuery document on .delay(),

The .delay() method is best for delaying between queued jQuery effects. Because it is limited—it doesn't, for example, offer a way to cancel the delay—.delay() is not a replacement for JavaScript's native setTimeout function, which may be more appropriate for certain use cases.

Could someone please expand on this? When is it more appropriate to use .delay(), and when is it better to use .setTimeout()?

Answer 1

I think what you posted explains itself really.

Use .delay() for jQuery effects including animations.

setTimeout() is best used for everything else. For example when you need to trigger an event at a certain elapsed time.