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 Sentences

Recent Examples of deferred

Adjective

Local, state and federal officials say deferred maintenance, disinvestment and poor management have also contributed to the poor conditions of the facilities. —Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024

In October, Baker received 151 shares of deferred common stock units for his quarterly compensation as a company director, which are immediately vested but must be retained through the duration of his board service. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Verb

Burnes will take home an additional $20 million in each of 2025 and 2026, with $10 million deferred each season. —Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

No job is easy in the arts and all three will leave behind a legacy of successes realized and dreams deferred for Denver. —Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024