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/
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
Her library book is three weeks overdue and the fines keep growing.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Overdue is a compound word formed from the combination of 'over' and 'due'. 'Over' derives from Old English and means 'beyond' or 'exceeding', while 'due' comes from Old French 'deu', meaning 'owed' or 'expected'. Together, these elements create a word meaning 'beyond the expected or required time'.
Breakdown
over- (beyond, exceeding) + due (owed, expected, or required by a certain time). The prefix 'over-' intensifies or extends the meaning of 'due' to indicate something has surpassed its deadline or expected arrival time.
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📝Examples
“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!”
“She received an overdue notice for her credit card payment.”
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