due — expected at or planned for at a certain time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expected at or planned for at a certain time
Pronunciation (IPA): /duː/
Example Sentences
- My library book is due today, but I'm still reading the last chapter!
- The baby is due in March.
- He finally got his due promotion after working overtime for three years.
due
ADJECTIVE[/duː/]
expected at or planned for at a certain time
The library book is due tomorrow, so she rushes to return it before midnight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'deu' (owed, past participle of devoir), which comes from Latin 'debitus' meaning 'owed' or 'obligated'. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence after 1066.
Breakdown
Latin 'debitus' (past participle of 'debere' meaning 'to owe') → Old French 'deu' → Middle English 'due' (that which is owed or expected)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My library book is due today, but I'm still reading the last chapter!”
“The baby is due in March.”
“He finally got his due promotion after working overtime for three years.”
“The flight was cancelled due to bad weather.”
“With all due respect, your singing sounds like a cat in a blender.”
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