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UK/["/dɪˈfɔːlt//ˈdiːfɔːlt/"]/US/["/dɪˈfɔːlt//ˈdiːfɔːlt/"]/

Meaning of Default

In simple words: The usual setting or option that is used when no other choice is made.

Default in a sentence

  • The default is fifty lines.
  • The default option is to save your work every five minutes.
  • What is your default browser?
  • All my life, envy has been my default emotion.
  • The company is in default on the loan.
  • Mortgage defaults have risen in the last year.
  • He became world champion in 2007 by default.
  • I became a teacher by default rather than by design.
  • They accepted what he had said **in default of** any evidence to disprove it.

How to use Default

Used in technology, finance, and everyday contexts. It's appropriate in neutral discussions, but avoid using in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

be + default

Memory hint

Think of 'default' as the 'de-fault' choice - the option you fall back to.

Related words

Collocations with Default

  • default setting
  • default option
  • default mode
  • default value

Synonyms for Default

Opposites of Default

Common mistakes with Default

  • Confused with 'defeat' which has a very different meaning.
  • Used as a verb incorrectly, should only be used as a noun or adjective.
  • Misunderstood in finance as only negative; it can refer to a standard setting.

Compare Default with Standard, Normal, Usual

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Frequently asked questions about Default

What does Default mean?

The usual setting or option that is used when no other choice is made.

What is the definition of Default?

what happens or appears if you do not make any other choice or change, especially in a computer program

How do you use Default in a sentence?

The default is fifty lines.

Can you give another example of Default?

The default option is to save your work every five minutes.

What are synonyms for Default?

Common alternatives include standard, normal, usual, baseline, preset.

What is the opposite of Default?

Opposite meanings include custom, optional, alternative.

What words go with Default?

It commonly pairs with default setting, default option, default mode, default value.

What are common mistakes when using Default?

Confused with 'defeat' which has a very different meaning. Used as a verb incorrectly, should only be used as a noun or adjective. Misunderstood in finance as only negative; it can refer to a standard setting.

How do you pronounce Default?

US: /["/dɪˈfɔːlt//ˈdiːfɔːlt/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈfɔːlt//ˈdiːfɔːlt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Default?

Used in technology, finance, and everyday contexts. It's appropriate in neutral discussions, but avoid using in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Default?

"Default" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.