CEFR A1

due

adjective

Meaning

Expected or scheduled to happen, arrive, or be completed at a particular time.

Examples

The flight is due to land in one hour.
My rent is due on the first of the month.

Synonyms: expected, scheduled, owing

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due (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: tʃuː

Definition

Expected or scheduled to happen, arrive, or be completed at a particular time.

Examples

The flight is due to land in one hour.
My rent is due on the first of the month.

How to Use due

due to (prepositional phrase): Because of; as a result of. — "The flight was delayed due to technical issues."
due on (prepositional phrase): Scheduled to arrive or be completed on a specific date. — "The package is due on Tuesday."
due to be (prepositional phrase): Scheduled to do something at a specific time. — "The new bridge is due to be opened next month."

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