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overdue

overdue

Meaning of overdue

English

past due date

Deutsch

nicht rechtzeitig bezahlt oder zurückgegeben, die Frist ist vorbei

overdue

Pronunciation

British English
/ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/
American English
/ˌoʊvɚˈduː/

overdue with German translation

overdue usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The bill has been overdue since yesterday.

Die Rechnung ist seit gestern überfällig.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The book is already overdue.

Das Buch ist schon überfällig.

overdue synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between overdue, late, unpaid, outstanding, and delinquent

🇬🇧English

just late; overdue stresses a missed deadline

B1very often

ENShe was late with the electricity bill.

🇬🇧English

not paid, not necessarily late

B1very often

ENMultiple unpaid bills were found in the account.

🇬🇧English

still unpaid; also means excellent

B2often

ENThere is an outstanding charge on your account.

Advanced: broader words

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🇬🇧English
delinquent

legal or banking: seriously behind on payment

C1rare word

ENThe account is delinquent after 90 days without payment.

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overdue belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does overdue mean?

past due date

How do you pronounce overdue?

overdue is pronounced [ˌəʊvəˈdjuː].

How is overdue used in a sentence?

Die Rechnung ist seit gestern überfällig. Translation: The bill has been overdue since yesterday.

Is overdue part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, overdue can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is overdue part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, overdue can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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