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CEFR B1 · Springboard vocabulary
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/dɪˈfɔːlt/ 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A preselected option or setting that is automatically chosen if no other choice is made. It can also mean a failure to do something required, especially to pay money.
Synonyms
standard
preset
automatic
failure (for non-payment)
omission (for non-payment)
Antonyms
custom
optional
alternative
payment (for non-payment)
fulfillment (for non-payment)
Translations
default in your language
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عربي
خيار أو إعداد محدد مسبقًا يتم اختياره تلقائيًا إذا لم يتم اتخاذ خيار آخر.
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اردو
ایک پہلے سے منتخب کردہ آپشن یا سیٹنگ جو خود بخود منتخب ہو جاتی ہے اگر کوئی اور انتخاب نہ کیا جائے۔
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हिंदी
एक पूर्व-चयनित विकल्प या सेटिंग जो स्वचालित रूप से चुनी जाती है यदि कोई अन्य विकल्प नहीं चुना जाता है।
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中文
如果未进行其他选择，则自动选择的预设选项或设置。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A default is the choice that happens automatically. You don't have to pick it. It's the normal setting. It can also mean not doing what you promised, like not paying a bill.
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Memory TipThink of 'default' as the 'do-nothing' option; it's what happens if you don't change anything.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The computer's default (pre-set option) wallpaper is a picture of a mountain.
If you don't choose a language, the program will default (automatically select) to English.
The company is in default (failed to pay) on its loan payments.
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