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

Ponds, inlets, and outfalls that are not maintained do not perform as designed, and deferred maintenance is the most common reason a system that looks adequate on paper floods in practice. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

The order directs the Treasury Department to defer payment without interest or penalties, and to explore ways to eliminate the deferred bill entirely. — Steven John, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

Members of the City Council’s zoning committee Tuesday deferred a vote on a measure that would have removed the city landmark status of the bridge, which is said to be the oldest example of Chicago’s iconic trunnion bascule bridge style. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

The court has deferred a decision on the lease and sublease rejections until a hearing Wednesday. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026