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default

/dɪˈfɔːlt/
de · fault dɪ · ˈfɔːlt
English Definition
n. a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.
中文释义
违约，未履行
Significado en Español
incumplimiento, omisión
한국어 뜻
불이행, 기본값
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vỡ nợ, mặc định
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Example Sentence

If you default on the loan, you might face serious legal consequences.

如果你违约贷款，可能会面临严重的法律后果。

Synonyms
failure nonpayment delinquency neglect
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(not)+fault(responsibility)→ not responsible → default.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym for “default”?

  1. A succeed
  2. B comply
  3. C fail
  4. D achieve
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C — fail. “default” means n. a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

If you miss far too many payments, you may ______ on the entire loan.

  1. A default
  2. B profit
  3. C save
  4. D invest
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A — default. “default” means n. a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.

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Common questions about “default”

What does “default” mean?

default — n. a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.. In Chinese: 违约，未履行.

How do you pronounce “default”?

default is pronounced /dɪˈfɔːlt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · fault.

How do you use “default” in a sentence?

If you default on the loan, you might face serious legal consequences. (如果你违约贷款，可能会面临严重的法律后果。)

What are synonyms for “default”?

failure, nonpayment, delinquency, neglect — all close in meaning to default (n. a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.).

Is “default” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. default appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “default”?

de(not)+fault(responsibility)→ not responsible → default.

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