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default
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verb
fail to pay up
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noun
loss due to not showing up
he lost the game by default
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noun
act of failing to meet a financial obligation
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noun
(= nonpayment)
loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
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noun
(= default option)
an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
payment
Noun
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A payment is some money that someone is giving to someone else when they're buying something.
I sent the things they wanted, but I haven't gotten the payment for them yet.
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Payment is the act of paying.
I usually use my credit card for payment.
Late payment of fees will end the contract.