Synonyms of deferred

deferred 1 of 3

adjective

as in delayed

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

deferred

2 of 3

adverb

as in postponed

Related Words

• delayed
• postponed
• suspended

Dissimilar Words

• 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

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deferred

Adjective

That’s deferred revenue that won’t be recognized by the IMG division until the event takes place in 2028. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Across the country, laws have changed, communities have taken a harder look at aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance, and homeowners have become more engaged in conversations about the financial sustainability and safety of their buildings. — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Verb

The next day, Blazers president Dewayne Hankins deferred questions through team spokesperson Charles Boyle, who said the city’s depiction of the Blazers is misleading. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The former Black-ish and Grown-ish star — who played a college student on the latter series — initially deferred her acceptance to the Ivy League school for a year to work on a few projects, ultimately enrolling in 2017. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026