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not paid, done, etc. within the required or expected timeframe
- The bill payment is overdue, and late fees may apply.
- Her assignment submission is overdue, and she needs to turn it in as soon as possible.
- The project deadline is overdue, and we need to catch up on our tasks.
- The rent payment is overdue, and the landlord has issued a reminder.
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referring to something that should have happened or been completed earlier but has been delayed or postponed
- The government finally implemented the overdue reforms that citizens had been demanding for years.
- Her promotion was long overdue, considering her consistent hard work and dedication.
- A meeting to address the company’s issues is long overdue.
- The overdue maintenance on the building resulted in several safety hazards.
- He was long overdue for a haircut, as his hair had grown unruly.
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excessive or more than what is appropriate or fair
- He claimed an overdue share of the profits, far exceeding his contribution to the project.
- The manager's overdue demands put unnecessary strain on the employees.
- The organization received an overdue amount of attention for a minor issue.
- The artist's overdue praise overshadowed the contributions of the rest of the team.
- His overdue influence in the company led to a power imbalance within the leadership.