overdue

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht zur erwarteten oder vorgeschriebenen Zeit erledigt, bezahlt oder zurückgegeben wurde; auch allgemein verspätet oder zu spät.

Describes something that has not been done, paid, or returned by the expected or required time.

1. Past due dateB1formal

   Not paid, returned, or completed by the expected or required time.

   Überfällig

   • The library book is overdue and I have to pay a fine.
   • Her rent payment is overdue by two weeks.
   • The project is overdue and the client is getting impatient.

   Synonymebehindbehindhanddelinquentin arrearsunpaid

   Antonymeearlypunctualtimely

2. Late or delayedB1formal

   Happening later than expected or desired.

   Überfällig

   • The baby was born two weeks overdue.
   • The train is overdue by ten minutes.
   • This reform is long overdue and much needed.

   Synonymebelateddelayedtardyunpunctual

   Antonymeearlypromptpunctualtimely