overdue
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: overdues
Sense 1
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A borrowed item (such as a library book) that has not been returned on time.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A payment or invoice that is past due.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “overdue” mean?
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.
Is “overdue” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.