overdue

adjective
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

  1. Not paid, done, returned, or sent at the right time.

    1. The library book is overdue.
    2. My payment is overdue, and I need to take care of it immediately to avoid late fees.

  2. Something that should have happened or been done before.

    1. The baby is overdue.
    2. This reform is long overdue, and it's crucial that we implement changes immediately.

Synonyms

late owing unpaid behind schedule
overdue adverb

  1. Later than expected or needed.

    1. The rent is overdue.
    2. The report was submitted overdue because of unforeseen circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overdue" in English means: Not paid, done, returned, or sent at the right time., Something that should have happened or been done before..

The phonetic transcription of "overdue" is /ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈduː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overdue": late, owing, unpaid, behind schedule.

Example usage of "overdue": "The library book is overdue.". More examples on the page.