noun
Uncommon
arrears
uh-REERZ
Arrears (noun) means Money that is owed and overdue, especially rent, wages, or payments. Example: “He fell three months behind and was soon in arrears on his rent.”
noun
1
Money that is owed and overdue, especially rent, wages, or payments.
"He fell three months behind and was soon in arrears on his rent."
How to use arrears
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnpaid money that should already have been paid.
When to use it
Common in financial and legal contexts, especially rent, child support, or loan payments.
Common pairings
in arrears
rent arrears
arrears of payment
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Rhymes for arrears
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What does “arrears” mean?
The word “arrears” means money that is owed and overdue, especially rent, wages, or payments. In plain terms, unpaid money that should already have been paid.
How do you pronounce “arrears”?
“Arrears” is pronounced uh-REERZ (/əˈɹɪə(ɹ)z/ in IPA).
How do you use “arrears” in a sentence?
Here is “arrears” used in a sentence: “He fell three months behind and was soon in arrears on his rent.”
What part of speech is “arrears”?
“Arrears” is a noun.
Is “arrears” a common word?
“Arrears” is an uncommon word in modern English.
