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overdue

The correct spelling is overdue.

How to pronounce overdue

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/
adjective

IPA: /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/

Say it like: Ove-rdue

The correct spelling is overdue. Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need. For example: "his library books were three days overdue;  my car is overdue for an oil change;  she finally left on a long overdue vacation"

Usage Examples

his library books were three days overdue;  my car is overdue for an oil change;  she finally left on a long overdue vacation

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.

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