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overdue

/ˌoʊvərˈduː/
o · ver · due ˌoʊ · vər · ˈduː
English Definition
adj. not done or happening when expected
中文释义
过期的，迟到的
Significado en Español
vencido, atrasado
한국어 뜻
기한이 지난, 연체된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quá hạn, trễ
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Example Sentence

This library book is overdue.

这本图书馆的书已经过期了。

Synonyms
late delayed past due
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “overdue”:

  1. A late
  2. B early
  3. C prompt
  4. D punctual
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A — late. “overdue” means adj. not done or happening when expected

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The library book was two whole weeks ______, so she had to pay a fine.

  1. A overdue
  2. B early
  3. C prompt
  4. D punctual
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A — overdue. “overdue” means adj. not done or happening when expected

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Common questions about “overdue”

What does “overdue” mean?

overdue — adj. not done or happening when expected. In Chinese: 过期的，迟到的.

How do you pronounce “overdue”?

overdue is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈduː/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · due.

How do you use “overdue” in a sentence?

This library book is overdue. (这本图书馆的书已经过期了。)

What are synonyms for “overdue”?

late, delayed, past due — all close in meaning to overdue (adj. not done or happening when expected).

Is “overdue” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. overdue appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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