English Explanatory Dictionary

overdue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.
noun
  1. A borrowed item (such as a library book) that has not been returned on time.
  2. A payment or invoice that is past due.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overdue.wav /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ en-us-overdue.ogg

Word forms

overdue more overdue most overdue overdues

Etymology

From over- + due.

Synonyms

backward behindhand belated late lated overdue tardy

Antonyms

premature punctual

Derived words

overdue abortion
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