due

adjective
UK: /djuː/
US: /duː/

  1. Expected to happen or arrive at a particular time.

    1. The train is due in five minutes. [ ] [ ]
    2. My essay is due next week, so I need to start writing it soon. [ ] [ ]

  2. Owed as a debt or obligation.

    1. The rent is due on the first of the month. [ ] [ ]
    2. Payment for the goods is due within 30 days of the invoice date. [ ] [ ]

  3. Suitable or appropriate in the circumstances.

    1. We must give due consideration to his opinion. [ ] [ ]
    2. After due deliberation, the committee reached a decision. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

owing payable appropriate suitable
due noun

  1. Something that is owed or deserved.

    1. Give him his due. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone should receive their due respect. [ ] [ ]

  2. A regular fee or payment.

    1. We have to pay our club dues. [ ] [ ]
    2. Union dues are deducted directly from my paycheck every month. [ ] [ ]
due preposition

  1. Because of.

    1. The game was canceled due to rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "due" in English means: Expected to happen or arrive at a particular time., Owed as a debt or obligation., Suitable or appropriate in the circumstances..

The phonetic transcription of "due" is /djuː/ in British English and /duː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "due": owing, payable, appropriate, suitable.

Example usage of "due": "The train is due in five minutes.". More examples on the page.