What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deferred
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week. [deferred: verb]
Example
The student opted for deferred enrollment in order to save money. [deferred: adjective]
postponed
Example
The concert was postponed due to bad weather. [postponed: verb]
Example
The company decided to postpone the new product launch until next year. [postponed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Postponed is more commonly used than deferred in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between deferred and postponed?
Deferred is more formal than postponed and is often used in legal or academic settings.
