adj
Uncommon
overdue
oh-vuh-DYOO
Overdue (adj) means Later than expected or scheduled; past the point at which something should have happened. Example: “The library book is three days overdue.”
adj
1
Later than expected or scheduled; past the point at which something should have happened.
"The library book is three days overdue."
"A pay raise was long overdue after years of hard work."
How to use overdue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast the deadline, or something that should have happened already.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
long overdue
overdue payment
overdue book
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Word forms
- Plural
- overdues
- Comparative
- more overdue
- Superlative
- most overdue
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Etymology
From over- + due.
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Rhymes for overdue
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What does “overdue” mean?
The word “overdue” means later than expected or scheduled; past the point at which something should have happened. In plain terms, past the deadline, or something that should have happened already.
How do you pronounce “overdue”?
“Overdue” is pronounced oh-vuh-DYOO (/ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ in IPA).
How do you use “overdue” in a sentence?
Here is “overdue” used in a sentence: “The library book is three days overdue.”
What is the opposite of “overdue”?
The opposite of “overdue” — its antonyms — are premature and punctual.
What part of speech is “overdue”?
“Overdue” is an adjective.
Is “overdue” a common word?
“Overdue” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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