What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pended
Example
The decision has been pended until further notice. [pended: verb]
Example
The project has been pended due to budget constraints. [pended: past participle]
deferred
Example
The meeting has been deferred to next week. [deferred: verb]
Example
The student deferred their enrollment to the following semester. [deferred: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Deferred is more commonly used than pended in everyday language, especially in formal settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pended and deferred?
Deferred is more formal than pended and is commonly used in legal or financial contexts.
