Synonyms of deferred

deferred 1 of 3

adjective

as in delayed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delayed
• prolonged
• protracted
• sluggish
• slow
• dilatory
• tardy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• immediate
• instantaneous
• summary
• instant
• rapid
• split-second
• prompt
• straightaway
• quick
• swift
• speedy
• fast
• hit-and-run

deferred

2 of 3

adverb

as in postponed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delayed
• postponed
• suspended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• afoot
• under weigh
• under way

deferred

3 of 3

verb

past tense of defer

as in remitted

to assign to a later time

we agreed to defer a discussion of the issue until we had more information

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponed
• delayed
• remitted
• shelved
• suspended
• put off
• laid over
• held over
• put over
• paused
• held off (on)
• hesitated
• waited
• held up
• prolonged
• slowed
• stayed
• lengthened
• stretched (out)
• retarded
• extended
• detained
• protracted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worked (on)
• did
• acted
• decided (upon)
• dealt (with)
• wrought (on)

Examples of deferred in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And the deferred policy implementation could have national implications, as several other states have expressed interest in adopting California’s more stringent rules rather than the EPA’s. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024

University leaders at dozens of campuses cracked down on protesters using arrests, sanctions and deferred diplomas. —David Goldman, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024

As higher education institutions in Arkansas face the pressures of inflation and deferred maintenance needs, several have increased tuition and mandatory fees for 2024-25. —Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 11 Aug. 2024

The majority of their pay was from deferred bonuses. —Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 27 June 2024