overdue — not done or happening when expected or required; late
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not done or happening when expected or required; late
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈduː/
Korean meaning: 기한이 지난, 늦은, 연체된
Korean pronunciation: 오버**듀**
Example Sentences
- His apology was three years overdue, but better late than never!
- The project deadline was last Friday, so it's already overdue.
- My dentist appointment is long overdue - I haven't been there for two years!
overdue
ADJECTIVE//ˌoʊvərˈduː//
not done or happening when expected or required; late
💡 Concept
A library patron faces fees for overdue books at checkout
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌoʊvərˈduː/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/
🌳Etymology
Prefixover--
Rootdue
Origin
'over'(넘어서)와 'due'(기한, 마감)가 합쳐져서 '기한을 넘어선' 상태를 나타내는 단어가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
pursuereviewdebutrenew
pursue
review
debut
renew
🔗Collocations
overdue payment
overdue library books
long overdue
overdue bill
overdue assignment
overdue reform
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His apology was three years overdue, but better late than never!”
“The project deadline was last Friday, so it's already overdue.”
😄 Fun example
“My dentist appointment is long overdue - I haven't been there for two years!”
“She received an overdue notice for her credit card payment.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
belatedlatedelayedtardyoutstanding
Antonyms
punctualtimelyearly
Related
deadlinepaymentnoticepenaltyextension
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