default

noun · di-FAWLT

CEFR C1

a setting a phone or computer uses unless you change it

डिफ़ॉल्ट, पूर्वनिर्धारित

Usage

the default settingby defaultdefault language

Examples

The default language on Ravi's phone was English.

The team won by default when the other side didn't come.

Common mistake

The app opens in English on default.

The app opens in English by default.

We say by default, not on default.

Remember: Default: what happens if you do nothing.

Useful for

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