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DEFAULT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Default.

How to pronounce default:

UK

Default - as a noun

Loss due to not showing up

Example: "He lost the game by default"

Act of failing to meet a financial obligation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonpayment17nonremittal

Loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonpayment17nonremittal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
financial loss
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
default option

Default - as a verb

Fail to pay up

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
default on
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pay up

Example Sentences

"He left the computer on default settings."
"She changed the font in the document to the default."
"The factory settings were restored as a default."
"The program will use the default settings if none are specified."
"The default option is selected by default."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFAULT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, default is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFAULT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEFAULT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, default is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFAULT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEFAULT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, default is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFAULT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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