Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
past-due
Adjective
/ˈpæst djuː/
Definition
Past-due refers to a payment or obligation that has not been settled by the deadline.
Examples
- The rent is past-due, and the landlord may charge a late fee.
- She received a notice that her loan payment was past-due.
- Many past-due accounts are sent to collections.
Meaning
When something is classified as past-due, it indicates that the date for completing a payment or fulfilling an obligation has already passed without action being taken.
Synonyms
- Overdue
- Late
- Outstanding
