overdue

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over·due | \ ˌō-vər-ˈdü

, -ˈdyü \

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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Examples of overdue in a Sentence

She reminded him that the rent was overdue. He has many overdue bills. The train is 10 minutes overdue.

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