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overdue
[ oh-ver-doo, -dyoo ]
adjective
- past due, as a delayed train or a bill not paid by the assigned date; late:
two overdue library books.
Synonyms: ,
- too long awaited; needed or expected for some time:
Improvements in our highway system are long overdue.
- more than sufficiently advanced, mature, or ready:
That country is overdue for industrial development.
overdue
/ ˌəʊəˈː /
adjective
- past the time specified, required, or preferred for arrival, occurrence, payment, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- v·ܱn noun
Example Sentences
The left-field bequest — as if tending to Walter’s legacy with an overdue book of his correspondence wasn’t enough — is, to Iris, a mystery on top of a conundrum.
For John, establishing himself in New York City had been long overdue.
Trump’s advisors say the new policy will bring about an overdue correction, returning fair trade practices, ultimately raising significant revenue for the federal government and bringing back manufacturing to U.S. shores.
Plagued by the Internal Revenue Service, disgruntled neighbors and bad PR, Kilmer had to sell his ranch to pay back taxes and overdue child support.
Arenas, who played 11 years in the NBA, said he understands James’ point of view but thinks a conversation between the two men is overdue.
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