due
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- pronunciation:
- du
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
owed as a debt.
The payment for your new bike is due.- similar words:
- outstanding, overdue, owed
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| definition 2: |
supposed to arrive; expected.
He is due here any minute.Her baby is due in January.The assignment is due tomorrow.- synonyms:
- anticipated, awaited, expected
- similar words:
- scheduled, set
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| definition 3: |
deserved; proper.
They helped the old man to his seat with due care.- synonyms:
- proper
- antonyms:
- undue
- similar words:
- appropriate, merited, warranted
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| related words: |
applicable, apt, overdue |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is expected, deserved or owed.
Give him his due for all his help. |
| definition 2: |
(plural) the fee paid by a member of a club.
He hasn't paid his dues.- synonyms:
- fees
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| related words: |
charge, interest, privilege |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
straight; directly.
The ship sailed due north.- synonyms:
- directly, straight
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The words
due,
do1, and
dew sound alike in American English but have different meanings.