Overdue: meaning, definitions and examples
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overdue
[ ˌəʊvəˈdjuː ]
payment
Not having been paid when due or expected.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The library sends reminders to users with overdue books.
- She received a notice about her overdue bill.
Translations
Translations of the word "overdue" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atrasado
🇮🇳 अधिदेय
🇩🇪 überfällig
🇮🇩 terlambat
🇺🇦 прострочений
🇵🇱 zaległy
🇯🇵 期限切れ
🇫🇷 en retard
🇪🇸 atrasado
🇹🇷 gecikmiş
🇰🇷 연체된
🇸🇦 متأخر
🇨🇿 opožděný
🇸🇰 oneskorený
🇨🇳 逾期
🇸🇮 zapadel
🇮🇸 seint
🇰🇿 кешіктірілген
🇬🇪 გვიანი
🇦🇿 gecikmiş
🇲🇽 atrasado
Etymology
The term 'overdue' originated in the late 18th century, combining 'over-' meaning 'beyond' or 'excessively' with 'due' meaning 'owed at a certain time'. It first appeared in English legal jargon to refer to payments or debts that had not been settled by the stipulated time. Over time, the word expanded its usage to cover various contexts where something is late or past its expected time of occurrence.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,699, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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