Definitions
- Referring to an event or activity that has been rescheduled for a later time or date. - Talking about a plan or arrangement that has been delayed or put off. - Describing a situation where something has been pushed back or moved to a later time.
- Referring to the act of delaying or putting off a decision or action. - Talking about a situation where someone chooses to wait before making a decision or taking action. - Describing a situation where someone shows respect or submission to another person's wishes or authority.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve delaying or putting off something.
- 2Both words imply a change in timing or schedule.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Postponed is more commonly used to refer to events or activities, while defer is more often used to describe decisions or actions.
- 2Authority: Defer implies showing respect or submission to another person's wishes or authority, while postponed does not necessarily involve authority.
- 3Timing: Postponed refers to a specific time or date when something will happen, while defer does not necessarily imply a specific time frame.
- 4Connotation: Defer has a more formal and respectful connotation, while postponed is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Postponed and defer are synonyms that both refer to delaying or putting off something. However, postponed is more commonly used to refer to events or activities that have been rescheduled for a later time or date, while defer is more often used to describe decisions or actions that have been delayed or put off. Additionally, defer implies showing respect or submission to another person's wishes or authority, while postponed does not necessarily involve authority.
