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de·fault
 default
- pronunciation:
- dih
fawlt
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
failure to take positive action; neglect.a choice made by default- synonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- indifference, neglect, omission
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| definition 2: |
failure to perform an action or fulfill an obligation that is legally or morally required, esp. to pay money that is owed.- synonyms:
- delinquency
- similar words:
- dereliction, neglect, noncompliance, nonfeasance, nonpayment
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| definition 3: |
failure to attend a court session when summoned.- synonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- absence, nonattendance
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| definition 4: |
failure to participate in or play to the finish a scheduled athletic event or other contest.- synonyms:
- forfeiture, neglect
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| related words: |
arrears |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
defaulted, defaulting, defaults |
| definition 1: |
to fail to perform an action or fulfill an obligation legally or morally required, esp. to fail to pay money that is owed.- synonyms:
- shirk
- similar words:
- cop out, fail, lapse, shirk, sidestep
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| definition 2: |
to fail to attend a court session when summoned.- similar words:
- absent oneself
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| definition 3: |
to fail to participate in or to play to the finish a scheduled athletic event or other contest. |
| definition 4: |
to lose a game, match, or the like for this reason.- similar words:
- lose
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| related words: |
renege, scratch |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to fail to perform or fulfill.- synonyms:
- evade, neglect
- similar words:
- avoid, dodge, shirk, sidestep
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| definition 2: |
to lose (a case) by failing to attend a court session.- synonyms:
- forfeit
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| definition 3: |
to fail to participate in or play to the finish (an athletic event or other contest). |
| definition 4: |
to lose (a game, match, or the like) for this reason.- similar words:
- forfeit, lose, relinquish
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| related words: |
scratch |
| derivation: |
defaulter (n.) |
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