Word: Due

Pronunciation

/djuː/

Definitions

• Adjective: (adj) 1. Expected at or planned for a particular time; owed and payable now; not overdue. For example: “The rent is due on the first of every month.” 2. Properly attributed or assigned to something as its right or appropriate portion. Example: “Credit is due to the team for their hard work.” 3. Having reached the expected time for something to happen, especially birth. Example: “Her baby is due in May.”

• Adverb: (adv) In a manner that is owed or proper; rightfully; properly. Example: “The suspect was released due to lack of evidence.”

Phrases

• “Due date”: The scheduled date by which something must be completed or finished, often referring to when a baby is expected to be born or when a payment should be made.
• “In due course”: At the appropriate or expected time in the future.
• “Due diligence”: Thorough research or investigation before making a decision, typically used in business contexts.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The library book was due yesterday, so he had to pay a late fee.”
• Adverb: “The project will be completed due time, according to the schedule.”

Synonyms

• Owed
• Payable
• Overdue
• Expected
• Scheduled
• Anticipated
• Due credit
• Rightful
• Proper
• Appropriate