Definition of overdue
1a
: unpaid when due
an overdue bill
b
: delayed beyond an appointed time
an overdue train overdue library books
2
: too great : excessive
an overdue share of the profits
3
: more than ready
overdue for a haircut
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The first known use of overdue was in 1763
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