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Definition overdue in American English

overdue adjective

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈdu/
1

if something is overdue, it should have been done before now

Example

This change in attitude is long overdue.

Example

You're long overdue for a dental check-up.

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1.1

a payment that is overdue should have been paid before now

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1.2

if something or someone is overdue, they should have arrived before now

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1.3

a library book that is overdue has not been returned to the library by the correct date

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1.4

a baby that is overdue has not been born by the date on which it was expected

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Definition overdue in American English