du — meaning in English

English meaning

• celluloid noun An early type of flexible plastic once used to make photographic and movie film.
• due adj Owed, or expected to arrive or happen at a particular time.
• some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.

Senses

du is used for these senses in English:

• celluloid (figuratively, often used attributively) The genre of cinema; film.
• due Having reached the expected, scheduled, or natural time.
• just deserts (idiomatic) A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
• some An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
• some An indefinite quantity.
• some An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.

celluloid — full definition

1. noun An early type of flexible plastic once used to make photographic and movie film.
2. noun Cinema or film as an art form (used figuratively).

due — full definition

1. adj Owed, or expected to arrive or happen at a particular time.
2. adj Fitting or appropriate, as in "due care" or "due respect."
3. adv Directly, especially when giving a compass direction.
4. noun Something owed, deserved, or rightfully belonging to someone.
5. noun A regular payment required for membership in a club or organization (usually "dues").

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