Basic Details
Word: Default
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning:
As a noun: Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one.
As a verb: To fail to do something, especially to repay a loan or meet a responsibility.
Synonyms: Nonpayment, lapse, omission, failure
Antonyms: Payment, fulfillment, compliance, obedience
Idioms and Phrases
- In default of: In the absence of. Example: "In default of any better idea, we followed his plan."
- Default on a loan: Fail to pay back a loan. Example: "He defaulted on his student loan after losing his job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The company went bankrupt after defaulting on its loans.
Example 2: By default, the software saves all documents to the desktop.
Example 3: The court ruled against the defendant due to his default of appearance.
Fun Fact
The word "default" comes from the Old French word *defaute*, which means "fault" or "deficiency." It has been used since the 13th century to refer to failures or shortcomings.
Famous Quote
"Success is not default; it is design." - Brendon Burchard
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "default" mean as a noun?
a) A winning strategy
b) A type of payment
c) A failure to meet an obligation
d) A new opportunity
Answer: c) A failure to meet an obligation
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "default"?
a) Fulfillment
b) Nonpayment
c) Success
d) Achievement
Answer: b) Nonpayment
3. Which is an antonym of "default"?
a) Failure
b) Lapse
c) Omission
d) Compliance
Answer: d) Compliance
4. What does "in default of" mean?
a) Because of
b) In the absence of
c) With the help of
d) Due to excess
Answer: b) In the absence of
5. Which sentence uses "default" correctly?
a) The default of the cake was delicious.
b) She defaulted her homework neatly.
c) He defaulted on his credit card payment this month.
d) They default for the picnic.
Answer: c) He defaulted on his credit card payment this month.
