Defaults Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

plural of default

"The three defaults on his credit report caused him to lose his loan approval."

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of default

"If you do not set a password, your account defaults to a temporary code."

In plain English: To default means to stop paying money you owe when it is due and expect someone else to handle your debt for you.

"If you don't change the settings, your computer will default to black text on a white background."

Example Sentences

"If you don't change the settings, your computer will default to black text on a white background." verb

"The computer defaults to a new password every time I log in." verb

"If you don't select an option, the system defaults blue for all buttons." verb

"Many users simply default to their favorite app when they open their phone." verb