Overdue
adjective
When something is overdue, it is expected or supposed to have happened or been done before now.
My library books are overdue; I need to return them today.
Often appears as...
- overdue bill
- overdue payment
adjective
If someone is overdue, they should have arrived or been delivered before now.
The train is overdue. I hope there isn't a delay.
Often appears as...
- overdue train
- overdue bus
adjective
When someone or something is overdue, it is not occurring or done as soon as expected, required, or necessary.
Your recognition for your hard work is long overdue.
Often appears as...
- overdue promotion
- overdue recognition
adjective
When something is overdue, it is expected or supposed to have happened or been done before now.
My library books are overdue; I need to return them today.
Often appears as...
- overdue bill
- overdue payment
adjective
If someone is overdue, they should have arrived or been delivered before now.
The train is overdue. I hope there isn't a delay.
Often appears as...
- overdue train
- overdue bus
adjective
When someone or something is overdue, it is not occurring or done as soon as expected, required, or necessary.
Your recognition for your hard work is long overdue.
Often appears as...
- overdue promotion
- overdue recognition
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Missed
Use 'overdue' when someone has missed the expected time for something.
His project is overdue; the deadline was last week.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Hint
'Overdue' often implies there may be consequences for being late.
Since the payment is overdue, there might be a late fee.
Pro Tip 3/3Urgency Indicator
'Overdue' can indicate a sense of urgency or immediate action required.
The report is overdue; we need to prioritize it now.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Missed
Use 'overdue' when someone has missed the expected time for something.
His project is overdue; the deadline was last week.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Hint
'Overdue' often implies there may be consequences for being late.
Since the payment is overdue, there might be a late fee.
Pro Tip 3/3Urgency Indicator
'Overdue' can indicate a sense of urgency or immediate action required.
The report is overdue; we need to prioritize it now.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Missed
Use 'overdue' when someone has missed the expected time for something.
His project is overdue; the deadline was last week.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Hint
'Overdue' often implies there may be consequences for being late.
Since the payment is overdue, there might be a late fee.
Pro Tip 3/3Urgency Indicator
'Overdue' can indicate a sense of urgency or immediate action required.
The report is overdue; we need to prioritize it now.
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Harnessing the Power of...
perhaps we do need a method to defend humanity from super eruptions like was suggested in the nasa paper this is something that we hear an awful uh yellowstone is overdue for an eruption and i don't know where this comes from that's mike poland he's a geophysicist with the u.s geological
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The new American Dream PIPE...
We need to seriously consider a universal basic income. We need to reinvent labor organizing. The promise of a work world that is structured to actually fit our 21st century values, not some archaic idea about bringing home the bacon, is long overdue -- just ask your mother.
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What Americans agree on...
It is about the radical possibility that we the patients, we the physicians, we the caregivers, we the health care executives and yes, even we the people, that we agree. And it is now time -- in fact, long overdue -- for us to marshal the courage
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Why are earthquakes so...
are overdue for a massive earthquake. But due to the many variables involved, this method can only predict very loose timeframes. To predict more imminent events, researchers have investigated the vibrations Earth elicits before a quake.
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The transformative role...
have suppressed the truths and cultures of others so it's long overdue that we acknowledge these histories our own histories and practices and do all we can to dismantle them within our own institutions and as it field we have a
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The story we tell about...
Our country feels more polarized than ever, yet we are still being told to pull up our pants, be respectable, be less angry, smile more and work harder. Even the attitudes of millennials themselves are overdue for an update.
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Misha Glenny investigates...
is long overdue for a very serious rethink, in my opinion. Now, the recession. Well, organized crime has already adapted very well to the recession. Not surprising, the most opportunistic industry in the whole world.
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3 secrets to Netflix's...
so uh you know we're making a big difference in that and trying just to continue to say what can we do more in this dimension but i i think it's a long overdue incredibly important um and it's been a big focus for us
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Incredible Animal...
It's long overdue, but his father finally persuades him to find his place in the gang.
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Baby Penguin Dodges...
it's long overdue but his father finally persuades him to find his place in the gang
Video examples
Harnessing the Power of...
perhaps we do need a method to defend humanity from super eruptions like was suggested in the nasa paper this is something that we hear an awful uh yellowstone is overdue for an eruption and i don't know where this comes from that's mike poland he's a geophysicist with the u.s geological
Video examples
The new American Dream PIPE...
We need to seriously consider a universal basic income. We need to reinvent labor organizing. The promise of a work world that is structured to actually fit our 21st century values, not some archaic idea about bringing home the bacon, is long overdue -- just ask your mother.
Video examples
What Americans agree on...
It is about the radical possibility that we the patients, we the physicians, we the caregivers, we the health care executives and yes, even we the people, that we agree. And it is now time -- in fact, long overdue -- for us to marshal the courage
Video examples
Why are earthquakes so...
are overdue for a massive earthquake. But due to the many variables involved, this method can only predict very loose timeframes. To predict more imminent events, researchers have investigated the vibrations Earth elicits before a quake.
Video examples
The transformative role...
have suppressed the truths and cultures of others so it's long overdue that we acknowledge these histories our own histories and practices and do all we can to dismantle them within our own institutions and as it field we have a
Video examples
The story we tell about...
Our country feels more polarized than ever, yet we are still being told to pull up our pants, be respectable, be less angry, smile more and work harder. Even the attitudes of millennials themselves are overdue for an update.
Video examples
Misha Glenny investigates...
is long overdue for a very serious rethink, in my opinion. Now, the recession. Well, organized crime has already adapted very well to the recession. Not surprising, the most opportunistic industry in the whole world.
Video examples
3 secrets to Netflix's...
so uh you know we're making a big difference in that and trying just to continue to say what can we do more in this dimension but i i think it's a long overdue incredibly important um and it's been a big focus for us
Video examples
Incredible Animal...
It's long overdue, but his father finally persuades him to find his place in the gang.
Video examples
Baby Penguin Dodges...
it's long overdue but his father finally persuades him to find his place in the gang
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Quote examples
Oliver Stark
British Actor
The shows which have strong female characters are long overdue. I think there should be more and I am glad to see that there are more. There are fantastic female and diverse actors all around the world. I am glad to see that they are getting more recognition and being pushed into light more and more.
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Adam Yauch
American Musician
I want to say a little something that's long overdue, the disrespect to women has got to be through. To all the mothers and the sisters and the wives and friends, I wanna offer my love and respect till the end.
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Oren Etzioni
American Businessman
Just as our roads and bridges are overdue for investment, so is the infrastructure for scientific research; that is, the body of scientific thought and the tools for searching through it.
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Jimmy Barnes
Scottish Musician
I've been writing books because it's been my way of dealing with the demons. The act of sitting down and writing the books down has started healing process that's been long overdue.
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J. D. Hayworth
American Politician
Enforcement is the long overdue step to protect our Nation from external threats in a time of war. And then once we do that, we can effectively discuss a guest worker program.
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Cathy Guisewite
American Cartoonist
Otherwise, my whole career has just been flinging myself at whatever is most overdue first and letting everything else stack up.
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Hassan Rouhani
Iranian Leader
Iranians embraced my approach to domestic and international affairs because they saw it as long overdue.
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Sherwood Boehlert
American Politician
Mr. Speaker, the time for an increase in the minimum wage has not just arrived; it is long overdue.
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Ivo Graham
English Comedian
I think having a kid is going to make me work harder in a way that's slightly overdue.
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Elizabeth Vargas
American Journalist
We're way overdue on a woman sitting in one of those Big Three chairs.
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Oliver Stark
British Actor
The shows which have strong female characters are long overdue. I think there should be more and I am glad to see that there are more. There are fantastic female and diverse actors all around the world. I am glad to see that they are getting more recognition and being pushed into light more and more.
Quote examples
Adam Yauch
American Musician
I want to say a little something that's long overdue, the disrespect to women has got to be through. To all the mothers and the sisters and the wives and friends, I wanna offer my love and respect till the end.
Quote examples
Oren Etzioni
American Businessman
Just as our roads and bridges are overdue for investment, so is the infrastructure for scientific research; that is, the body of scientific thought and the tools for searching through it.
Quote examples
Jimmy Barnes
Scottish Musician
I've been writing books because it's been my way of dealing with the demons. The act of sitting down and writing the books down has started healing process that's been long overdue.
Quote examples
J. D. Hayworth
American Politician
Enforcement is the long overdue step to protect our Nation from external threats in a time of war. And then once we do that, we can effectively discuss a guest worker program.
Quote examples
Cathy Guisewite
American Cartoonist
Otherwise, my whole career has just been flinging myself at whatever is most overdue first and letting everything else stack up.
Quote examples
Hassan Rouhani
Iranian Leader
Iranians embraced my approach to domestic and international affairs because they saw it as long overdue.
Quote examples
Sherwood Boehlert
American Politician
Mr. Speaker, the time for an increase in the minimum wage has not just arrived; it is long overdue.
Quote examples
Ivo Graham
English Comedian
I think having a kid is going to make me work harder in a way that's slightly overdue.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Vargas
American Journalist
We're way overdue on a woman sitting in one of those Big Three chairs.
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