overdue (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

Definition

Past the expected time of arrival, completion, or payment.

Examples

• The rent is now two weeks overdue.

• She finally received an overdue apology for the misunderstanding.

• The train is significantly overdue due to the heavy snowstorm.

How to Use overdue

overdue for (prepositional phrase)

needing something that should have happened earlier — "The house is long overdue for a renovation."

Synonyms of overdue

Words with a similar meaning to overdue:

• late
• tardy
• delayed
• belated

Antonyms of overdue

Words with the opposite meaning to overdue:

• early
• punctual

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