Meaning of overdue in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    overdue

    Definitions

    1. past due

    Examples

    • « not paid at the scheduled time »
    • « an overdue installment »
    • « a delinquent account »

    Synonyms

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