Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
long-overdue
adjective
/lɔːŋ ˈoʊvərˈduː/
Definition
Something that should have happened or arrived a long time ago and is now overdue.
Examples
- It’s a long-overdue change that we have been waiting for.
- The report is long-overdue and needs to be submitted immediately.
Meaning
The term ‘long-overdue’ refers to an event or action that was expected to take place much earlier but has been delayed for a significant amount of time.
Synonyms
- late
- belated
- tardy
- overdue
