By default

adverb

Automatically, without needing any action from the user.

If you don't select a specific color, the program will use blue by default.
Visual representation of "by default" - Automatically, without needing any action from the user

Often appears as...

  • set by default
  • returns by default

Usage tips

Technical,Academic

adverb

Happening or done in particular way unless it is done differently intentionally.

Unless you specify another time, I'll come by at 6 o'clock by default.
Visual representation of "by default" - Happening or done in particular way unless it is done differently intentionally

Often appears as...

  • wins by default
  • chosen by default
adverb

Winning or achieving something because there were no competitors.

Since their opponents failed to turn up, they won the game by default.
Visual representation of "by default" - Winning or achieving something because there were no competitors

Often appears as...

  • wins by default
  • achieved by default

Usage tips

Neutral

General,Literary

adverb

Automatically, without needing any action from the user.

If you don't select a specific color, the program will use blue by default.
Visual representation of "by default" - Automatically, without needing any action from the user

Often appears as...

  • set by default
  • returns by default

Usage tips

Technical,Academic

adverb

Happening or done in particular way unless it is done differently intentionally.

Unless you specify another time, I'll come by at 6 o'clock by default.
Visual representation of "by default" - Happening or done in particular way unless it is done differently intentionally

Often appears as...

  • wins by default
  • chosen by default
adverb

Winning or achieving something because there were no competitors.

Since their opponents failed to turn up, they won the game by default.
Visual representation of "by default" - Winning or achieving something because there were no competitors

Often appears as...

  • wins by default
  • achieved by default

Usage tips

Neutral

General,Literary

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "by default"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Unaltered Settings

Refers to the original settings of software or devices that haven’t been changed.

Illustration for Unaltered Settings
The wallpaper on her phone is the default image.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implicit Action

Something occurs automatically if no alternate action is taken.

Illustration for Implicit Action
The computer logged off by default after being idle for 10 minutes.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Unaltered Settings

Refers to the original settings of software or devices that haven’t been changed.

Illustration for Unaltered Settings
The wallpaper on her phone is the default image.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implicit Action

Something occurs automatically if no alternate action is taken.

Illustration for Implicit Action
The computer logged off by default after being idle for 10 minutes.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Unaltered Settings

Refers to the original settings of software or devices that haven’t been changed.

Illustration for Unaltered Settings
The wallpaper on her phone is the default image.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implicit Action

Something occurs automatically if no alternate action is taken.

Illustration for Implicit Action
The computer logged off by default after being idle for 10 minutes.
Visual representation of the word "By default"

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