due
noun
Phrases of due noun
- dues
The regular payments that members make to an organization to maintain their membership.
• Joining this gym requires the payment of monthly dues.
- give someone their due
To acknowledge and praise someone for their achievements or positive qualities, despite having other criticisms or negative feelings about them.
• Despite his past mistakes, to give him his due, he performed exceptionally well on this project.
adjective
Definitions of due adjective
time
- B1
expected to happen or arrive at a specific time
When is the next train due to arrive?
This project is due to be completed next month.
They are due to release a new software version next week.
obligation
- C2
owed as a debt or as a right; something that should be given to someone
This payment is due within thirty days of receiving the invoice.
He is due extra compensation for the overtime work.
We must give all participants their due respect.
Phrases of due adjective
- due to
because of something; resulting from a particular cause.
• The meeting was postponed due to issues with the venue booking.
- in due course
at a suitable or appropriate time in the future; eventually.
• The committee will release their findings in due course.
- be due for something
To be due for something means that one is scheduled or expected to receive it because it is deserved or appropriate.
• After years of hard work, she is due for a promotion.
adverb
Definitions of due adverb
directly towards the north, south, east, or west
From here, walk due south until you see the coffee shop.
The road runs due west from here.
The mountain is located due north.