overdue

Meanings

• adjective

  Late or beyond the due date for repayment or return of a loan, debt, or rent.

  - "The library fine for an overdue book is $5 per day."
  - "The borrower was given a grace period before being labeled overdue."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/
   
   
   
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2. /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=275529"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overdue
due , new , clue , queue , view

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Variants

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overdue

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'past due' or 'beyond due date'. The term comes from the Old French word 'avoir due', which means 'to have a debt'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overdue' is also used in astronomy to describe a celestial object that is past its predicted position.

2. In some libraries, the fine for an overdue book can be as high as $50 per day.

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Related Concepts

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1. late fee: A charge imposed for returning an item after its due date.

2. grace period: A period of time after the due date during which a borrower can still return an item without incurring a fine.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'overdue' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or person that has outlived its usefulness or relevance. In music, there is a genre called 'overdue' that refers to music that is late in being released or produced.

How to Memorize "overdue"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock striking midnight, representing the due date. Visualize the clock ticking past midnight, symbolizing an item or debt becoming overdue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'overdue' with the image of a library book with a late fee sticker on it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Overdue is an acronym for Outstanding Value, Evidently Unappreciated, Delayed' to help remember the meaning.

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