Definitions

in due course

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently

WEAK

as a consequence as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

ADJECTIVE

chronological

Synonyms

STRONGEST

historical sequential

WEAK

chronographic chronologic chronometric chronometrical chronoscopic classified dated horological horometrical in due time in order in sequence junctural order archival ordered progressive sequent tabulated temporal

Example Sentences

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"Over 30,000 people in England have started this course of vaccination, and this will provide more robust data on vaccine impact and effectiveness. These findings will be published in due course."

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

During our conversation, I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Trade union Unite said the action, which involves staff working for three different employers, would cause severe disruption to services, with strike dates to be announced in due course.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“This team, in due course, will execute on Starship, and that will unlock tremendous value.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"We have lost time. And we will have to lose more in due course, while Rowan and Jonn dry their clothes. Which are"—he held his nose—"rather in need of attention, in my opinion."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

in due course

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