Due: meaning, definitions and examples

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due

 

[ djuː ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in a legal context

owed or owing as a debt

Synonyms

outstanding, owed, unpaid

Examples of usage

  • The rent was due on the first of the month.
  • Payment is due within 30 days.
Context #2 | Adverb

informal context

expected or planned to happen at a particular time

Synonyms

expected, planned, scheduled

Examples of usage

  • The project is due to be completed by Friday.
  • The report presentation is due tomorrow.
Context #3 | Noun

in a financial context

the amount of money that is owed or payable

Synonyms

debt, obligation, payment

Examples of usage

  • He paid the full amount due.
  • The due date for the invoice is next week.

Translations

Translations of the word "due" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devido

🇮🇳 देय

🇩🇪 fällig

🇮🇩 jatuh tempo

🇺🇦 належний

🇵🇱 należny

🇯🇵 期限

🇫🇷 

🇪🇸 debido

🇹🇷 gerekli

🇰🇷 기한

🇸🇦 مستحق

🇨🇿 splatný

🇸🇰 splatený

🇨🇳 应有的

🇸🇮 dolgovan

🇮🇸 áfallinn

🇰🇿 тиесілі

🇬🇪 გადასახდელი

🇦🇿 borclu

🇲🇽 debido

Etymology

The word 'due' originated from the Latin word 'debet', meaning 'it is owed'. Over time, it evolved to 'due' in Middle English, retaining its original meaning of something owed or payable. The legal and financial connotations of the word have been consistent throughout its history, reflecting obligations and responsibilities. Today, 'due' is commonly used in various contexts to indicate something expected or owed.

See also: duty, overdue, subdue, undue, unduly.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #251, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.