default Synonyms

default Meaning

Wordnet

default (n)

loss due to not showing up

act of failing to meet a financial obligation

loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid

an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified

Wordnet

default (v)

fail to pay up

Webster

default (n.)

A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires; as, this evil has happened through the governor's default.

Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or wisdom.

A neglect of, or failure to take, some step necessary to secure the benefit of law, as a failure to appear in court at a day assigned, especially of the defendant in a suit when called to make answer; also of jurors, witnesses, etc.

Webster

default (v. i.)

To fail in duty; to offend.

To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.

To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.

Webster

default (v. t.)

To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit; as, to default a dividend.

To call a defendant or other party whose duty it is to be present in court, and make entry of his default, if he fails to appear; to enter a default against.

To leave out of account; to omit.

default Sentence Examples

  1. Failure to make the monthly payment resulted in a default on the loan.
  2. The computer program returned to its default settings after encountering an error.
  3. The default font in the document was Times New Roman.
  4. The company's website reverted to its default homepage due to a technical glitch.
  5. She left her email signature at its default setting, without any customization.
  6. The defendant failed to appear in court, leading to a default judgment against them.
  7. When the customer didn't specify a preference, the clerk processed the order using the default shipping method.
  8. The default option for the printer was set to black and white.
  9. The default username and password for the account were easily accessible online.
  10. The computer system automatically restarted to its default configuration after a power outage.

FAQs About the word default

loss due to not showing up, act of failing to meet a financial obligation, loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid, an option that is selected automati

neglect, failure,negligence, delinquency,oversight, nonfeasance, inadvertency, carelessness,dereliction, heedlessness

discharge,compliance, discharge, compliance,fulfillment, fulfillment, fulfilment, fulfilment,

Failure to make the monthly payment resulted in a default on the loan.

The computer program returned to its default settings after encountering an error.

The default font in the document was Times New Roman.

The company's website reverted to its default homepage due to a technical glitch.