Definitions

overdue

[oh-ver-doo, -dyoo] / ˌoʊ vərˈdu, -ˈdyu /

ADJECTIVE

late, behind schedule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belated delinquent outstanding tardy unpaid

WEAK

behind time behindhand due held up hung up jammed long-delayed mature not punctual owing payable unpunctual unsettled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

early on time paid punctual settled

Example Sentences

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"LONG OVERDUE" Geithner said China, whose yuan has risen only slightly against the dollar since Beijing announced the end to its currency peg in June, needs to do more.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2010

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