due

word

/ˈdju/
doo
/djˈuː/
dyoo

Definition

Used to say that something is expected to happen at a particular time, must be finished or paid by a particular time, or is owed or deserved.

Usage & Nuances

Common patterns: 'be due tomorrow' (scheduled/deadline), 'payment is due' (must be paid), and 'due to' (because of), though 'due to' works differently grammatically and is often treated as a separate expression. In everyday English, 'The baby is due in June' is very common for pregnancy.

Example Sentences

My homework is due on Friday.

basic

The train is due at 6:15.

basic

This bill is due today.

basic

The baby is due in October.

natural

We're due for some good news soon.

natural

I know the report is due, but I need one more day.

natural