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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"He is expected to raise the issue with the government 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

He said the negotiated agreement would be announced in due course, without providing further details.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Apple Corps promised further details about it, and a second experience currently in development, in "due course".

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

They barked furiously and in due course awoke the men.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith