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overdue Definition

over·due (ō′vər do̵̅o̅′, -dyo̵̅o̅′)

adjective

  1. past the time for payment
  2. delayed in arrival or occurrence beyond the time set or anticipated
  3. that should have come about sooner overdue reforms

overdue Synonyms

overdue

modif.

delayed, belated, tardy; see late 1.

overdue Usage Examples

Preposition: for

  • overhaul: Many organizations are long overdue for an overhaul of their IT infrastructure.
  • replacement: By motor industry standards the Mini was long overdue for replacement or at the very least a facelift.
  • reform: The UK's credit laws are long overdue for reform.
  • payment: Credit Accounts will be automatically be placed on hold where invoices are overdue for payment or credit limit is exceeded.

Modifies a noun

  • invoice: Be understanding when you're asking for payments but remember that you have rights, including being able to charge interest on overdue invoices.
  • reminder: Find Out Faster - Library overdue reminders sent by email The Library will shortly be sending overdue reminders by e-mail.
  • debt: A collection agency can efficiently help recover overdue debt for you.
  • item: Fines are charged on all overdue items at rates displayed in the library.
  • payment: For any overdue payments we may charge interest at 2 % above the base lending rate of HSBC Bank Plc.
  • reform: My request to you tonight is to continue helping us to make a success in implementing these long overdue reforms.

Modifying Another Word

  • long: The time is long overdue to break the old outmoded mold.
  • somewhat: In many ways Adobe's introduction in January 2006 of their new version of Premiere Pro, 2.0, was somewhat overdue.
  • well: The HSE visit was well overdue in my opinion.
  • seriously: One-week loans can be renewed provided no one has reserved them or you have no seriously overdue items.
  • certainly: However, it has been 750,000 years since the last reversal - so we are certainly overdue.
  • rather: One rather overdue improvement is the ability to group form controls and apply style changes to them en masse.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: Now that OOo is starting to be used in business, a more detailed look seems overdue.
  • become: Fines will be charged at a the current rate for any material which becomes overdue.
  • report: Three divers were reported overdue by their dive boat.
  • go: They will incur the daily fine rate for each day they go overdue.