overdueadj.

Brit.

/ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/,

/ˌəʊvəˈdʒuː/, U.S.

/ˌoʊvərˈd(j)u/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, due adj.

Etymology: < over- prefix + due adj.

1. Of something owed, as a bill, rent, etc.: remaining unpaid after the assigned date.

ΘΚΠ

society > trade and finance > management of money > insolvency > indebtedness > [adjective] > owed > overdue

back1525

overdue1805

past-due1896

1805 F. Reynolds Blind Bargain iii. 40 'Tis all over with him; look, here's his note for ninety-two pounds, overdue six months.

1848 W. M. Thackeray Vanity Fair lix. 536 The coarse tyrant..to whom she had been forced to put up petitions for time, when the rent was overdue.

1882 Bills of Exchange Act 45 & 46 Victoria, lxi. § 36(2) Where an overdue bill is negotiated, it can only be negotiated subject to any defect of title affecting it at its maturity.

1961 J. Carew Last Barbarian 100 Once when his cheque was a month overdue he went to the British Embassy.

1998 Coin News May 40/1 One of Jefferson's law clients paid a long overdue bill.

a. Of a person, event, task, etc.: that has failed to arrive, happen, or be done at the appointed time; late.

ΚΠ

?1850 J. Brougham Dombey & Son i. i. 5 Bless your soul, there has been a monstrous deal of delay already; the thing has been over due more than an hour.

1889 Science 17 May 383/2 It seemed highly probable that action might be hastened by the application of soap or lye just before the time for an eruption, or when, for some cause, the eruption was overdue.

1915 A. Conan Doyle Valley of Fear ii. i. 8 Our second post is now overdue.

1977 R. Perry Dead End i. 9 Unfortunately, I couldn't afford to wait him out. Daley was already overdue.

1988 P. Cutting Children of Siege viii. 95 Children were brought in for general health checks and overdue vaccinations.

2001 Sunday Times (Nexis) 25 Sept. 23 According to experts, students experiencing university life for the first time, can expect more than just hangovers and overdue essays.

b. Of a ship, train, etc.: that has not arrived at the scheduled or expected time; late.

ΘΚΠ

the world > time > a suitable time or opportunity > untimeliness > [adjective] > late > late in arriving or overdue

latec1325

too-late1620

tardy1638

overdue1858

1858 P. L. Simmonds Dict. Trade Products 269/1 Overdue, beyond the date or assigned limit; as..a vessel, train, etc. past time.

a1872 B. Harte Lost Galleon i Due she was, and over due—Galleon, merchandise, and crew.

1899 Daily News 2 Mar. 9/1 It is of vast importance, when an overdue ship is reported to be safe, that those concerned should know it.

1940 M. Tornich Radius Action Aircraft i. 3 The problem of scouting an area for overdue or lost ships is not uncommon.

1992 W. B. Herbert Railway Ghosts & Phantoms 102 The signalman, knowing that this train had been in his section for some time and was overdue, set his points and signal.

3. That has been needed or deserved for some time; more than ready. Frequently in long overdue.

ΚΠ

1865 C. Dickens Our Mutual Friend II. iii. xvii. 157 That playful creature rallies him on being so long overdue at the woolsack.

1918 Methodist Times 5 Dec. 9/1 The amendment of the Gambling Laws, particularly in relation to football coupons,..is long overdue.

1946 Word 2 113 A general mise au point of the linguistic side of semantic problems is thus overdue.

1976 H. Nielsen Brink of Murder xviii. 158 I'm overdue for a vacation.

2002 Independent (Nexis) 4 Sept. 26 It was an overdue promotion for Dunn, the former Under-21 captain, who was on standby for the World Cup squad.

4. In excess of what is warranted or necessary; undue.

ΚΠ

1877 Spirit of Times 24 Nov. 453/1 An over due length of ‘dwell’ on it, making it Ee, as. for instance, Fee-et instead of Feet.

1897 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. IV. 77 The youth..who has an attack of intense jaundice, apparently traceable to nothing but overdue anxiety about an approaching examination.

1961 Webster's 3rd New Internat. Dict. Eng. Lang. (at cited word) The tool is built with overdue sturdiness.

1997 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 8 Dec. 23 A large score attacked with gusto proved more attainable than a small one approached with overdue care.

5. Of a library book, etc.: that has not been returned by the borrower by the due date. overdue notice n. a reminder sent to a borrower that a book is overdue for return.

ΘΚΠ

society > communication > book > library or collection of books > library, place, or institution > [adjective] > of book: overdue

overdue1890

1890 T. Greenwood Public Libraries (ed. 3) xxiii. 376 With this, as with other indicators,..books are shown in or out instantaneously,..and overdue books can be detected with little trouble.

1903 J. D. Brown Man. Libr. Econ. xxix. 384 Overdue books could easily be detected by a register of this kind, on simply scanning the column of returns, filled up by the librarian.

1938 L. M. Harrod Librarians' Gloss. 109 Overdue notice, a request to a reader asking for the return of books which have been kept out beyond the time allowed.

1995 Libr. Manager Jan. 19/4 Hostile book hoarders have forced Rotherham's Library Head to issue an attack alarm to a woman official responsible for recovering overdue books, videos and CDs.

6. Of a baby: that has not been born by the expected date. Also, of a pregnant woman: that has not given birth by the expected date.

ΚΠ

1939 D. Thomas Let. 26 Jan. (1985) 353 Caitlin is still waiting, the baby's overdue by three days.

1971 F. Weldon Down among Women i. 7 Their brains get short of oxygen if they're overdue, don't you even know that?

1987 S. Sharpe Falling for Love 100 I didn't really know what was going on after I'd had the baby... I was pleased as I was already a week-and-a-half overdue.

1997 Sunday Tel. 18 May (Rx Mag.) 9/3 Caulophyllum, which is known among North American Indians as ‘squaw root’.., can help stimulate the uterine muscle if the baby is overdue.

7. colloquial. Of a woman: that has not started her menstrual period by the expected date.

ΘΚΠ

the world > life > the body > organs of excretion > discharge of menses > [adjective] > timing of

late1891

overdue1960

the world > life > biology > biological processes > procreation or reproduction > reproductive cycle > [adjective] > menstrual cycle

postmenstrual1864

premenstrual1864

anovulatory1934

anovular1938

mid-cycle1951

overdue1960

paramenstrual1968

1960 S. Barstow Kind of Loving ii. iv. 201 All I know is I'm ten days overdue and it's never happened before.

1976 D. Francis In Frame viii. 115 She's feeling sick... I don't want a kid yet. She isn't overdue or anything.

2002 Sun (Nexis) 12 July I think I'm pregnant because I'm overdue.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	overdue
释义	overduen. Brit. /ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/, /ˌəʊvəˈdʒuː/, U.S. /ˌoʊvərˈd(j)u/ Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: overdue adj. Etymology: < overdue adj. Usually in plural. An overdue library book. ΘΚΠ society > communication > book > library or collection of books > library, place, or institution > [noun] > book loaned by library for particular period > overdue book overdue1890 1890 T. Greenwood Public Libraries (ed. 3) xxiii. 378 The borrowers' cards if arranged in a series of dated compartments, can be made to show the overdues. 1903 J. D. Brown Man. Libr. Econ. xxix. 387 This personal form of ledger..makes the detection of overdues difficult. 1963 M. D. Pearson Recordings in Public Libr. 115 The smaller record collection means a smaller circulation, with fewer overdues and damages. 1998 P. Hansel (title) Managing overdues. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). overdueadj. Brit. /ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/, /ˌəʊvəˈdʒuː/, U.S. /ˌoʊvərˈd(j)u/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, due adj. Etymology: < over- prefix + due adj. 1. Of something owed, as a bill, rent, etc.: remaining unpaid after the assigned date. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > management of money > insolvency > indebtedness > [adjective] > owed > overdue back1525 overdue1805 past-due1896 1805 F. Reynolds Blind Bargain iii. 40 'Tis all over with him; look, here's his note for ninety-two pounds, overdue six months. 1848 W. M. Thackeray Vanity Fair lix. 536 The coarse tyrant..to whom she had been forced to put up petitions for time, when the rent was overdue. 1882 Bills of Exchange Act 45 & 46 Victoria, lxi. § 36(2) Where an overdue bill is negotiated, it can only be negotiated subject to any defect of title affecting it at its maturity. 1961 J. Carew Last Barbarian 100 Once when his cheque was a month overdue he went to the British Embassy. 1998 Coin News May 40/1 One of Jefferson's law clients paid a long overdue bill. 2. a. Of a person, event, task, etc.: that has failed to arrive, happen, or be done at the appointed time; late. ΚΠ ?1850 J. Brougham Dombey & Son i. i. 5 Bless your soul, there has been a monstrous deal of delay already; the thing has been over due more than an hour. 1889 Science 17 May 383/2 It seemed highly probable that action might be hastened by the application of soap or lye just before the time for an eruption, or when, for some cause, the eruption was overdue. 1915 A. Conan Doyle Valley of Fear ii. i. 8 Our second post is now overdue. 1977 R. Perry Dead End i. 9 Unfortunately, I couldn't afford to wait him out. Daley was already overdue. 1988 P. Cutting Children of Siege viii. 95 Children were brought in for general health checks and overdue vaccinations. 2001 Sunday Times (Nexis) 25 Sept. 23 According to experts, students experiencing university life for the first time, can expect more than just hangovers and overdue essays. b. Of a ship, train, etc.: that has not arrived at the scheduled or expected time; late. ΘΚΠ the world > time > a suitable time or opportunity > untimeliness > [adjective] > late > late in arriving or overdue latec1325 too-late1620 tardy1638 overdue1858 1858 P. L. Simmonds Dict. Trade Products 269/1 Overdue, beyond the date or assigned limit; as..a vessel, train, etc. past time. a1872 B. Harte Lost Galleon i Due she was, and over due—Galleon, merchandise, and crew. 1899 Daily News 2 Mar. 9/1 It is of vast importance, when an overdue ship is reported to be safe, that those concerned should know it. 1940 M. Tornich Radius Action Aircraft i. 3 The problem of scouting an area for overdue or lost ships is not uncommon. 1992 W. B. Herbert Railway Ghosts & Phantoms 102 The signalman, knowing that this train had been in his section for some time and was overdue, set his points and signal. 3. That has been needed or deserved for some time; more than ready. Frequently in long overdue. ΚΠ 1865 C. Dickens Our Mutual Friend II. iii. xvii. 157 That playful creature rallies him on being so long overdue at the woolsack. 1918 Methodist Times 5 Dec. 9/1 The amendment of the Gambling Laws, particularly in relation to football coupons,..is long overdue. 1946 Word 2 113 A general mise au point of the linguistic side of semantic problems is thus overdue. 1976 H. Nielsen Brink of Murder xviii. 158 I'm overdue for a vacation. 2002 Independent (Nexis) 4 Sept. 26 It was an overdue promotion for Dunn, the former Under-21 captain, who was on standby for the World Cup squad. 4. In excess of what is warranted or necessary; undue. ΚΠ 1877 Spirit of Times 24 Nov. 453/1 An over due length of ‘dwell’ on it, making it Ee, as. for instance, Fee-et instead of Feet. 1897 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. IV. 77 The youth..who has an attack of intense jaundice, apparently traceable to nothing but overdue anxiety about an approaching examination. 1961 Webster's 3rd New Internat. Dict. Eng. Lang. (at cited word) The tool is built with overdue sturdiness. 1997 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 8 Dec. 23 A large score attacked with gusto proved more attainable than a small one approached with overdue care. 5. Of a library book, etc.: that has not been returned by the borrower by the due date. overdue notice n. a reminder sent to a borrower that a book is overdue for return. ΘΚΠ society > communication > book > library or collection of books > library, place, or institution > [adjective] > of book: overdue overdue1890 1890 T. Greenwood Public Libraries (ed. 3) xxiii. 376 With this, as with other indicators,..books are shown in or out instantaneously,..and overdue books can be detected with little trouble. 1903 J. D. Brown Man. Libr. Econ. xxix. 384 Overdue books could easily be detected by a register of this kind, on simply scanning the column of returns, filled up by the librarian. 1938 L. M. Harrod Librarians' Gloss. 109 Overdue notice, a request to a reader asking for the return of books which have been kept out beyond the time allowed. 1995 Libr. Manager Jan. 19/4 Hostile book hoarders have forced Rotherham's Library Head to issue an attack alarm to a woman official responsible for recovering overdue books, videos and CDs. 6. Of a baby: that has not been born by the expected date. Also, of a pregnant woman: that has not given birth by the expected date. ΚΠ 1939 D. Thomas Let. 26 Jan. (1985) 353 Caitlin is still waiting, the baby's overdue by three days. 1971 F. Weldon Down among Women i. 7 Their brains get short of oxygen if they're overdue, don't you even know that? 1987 S. Sharpe Falling for Love 100 I didn't really know what was going on after I'd had the baby... I was pleased as I was already a week-and-a-half overdue. 1997 Sunday Tel. 18 May (Rx Mag.) 9/3 Caulophyllum, which is known among North American Indians as ‘squaw root’.., can help stimulate the uterine muscle if the baby is overdue. 7. colloquial. Of a woman: that has not started her menstrual period by the expected date. ΘΚΠ the world > life > the body > organs of excretion > discharge of menses > [adjective] > timing of late1891 overdue1960 the world > life > biology > biological processes > procreation or reproduction > reproductive cycle > [adjective] > menstrual cycle postmenstrual1864 premenstrual1864 anovulatory1934 anovular1938 mid-cycle1951 overdue1960 paramenstrual1968 1960 S. Barstow Kind of Loving ii. iv. 201 All I know is I'm ten days overdue and it's never happened before. 1976 D. Francis In Frame viii. 115 She's feeling sick... I don't want a kid yet. She isn't overdue or anything. 2002 Sun (Nexis) 12 July I think I'm pregnant because I'm overdue. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < n.1890adj.1805
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