Meaning
Expected to happen or arrive at a certain time, or needing to be paid.
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Word origin
From Old French deu, the past form of devoir, meaning to owe.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- deu
- English cognates
- duty
Examples
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"Due" here means it should arrive then.
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Money that is due must be paid.
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"Due to" means because of.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 2: due, artist, unite and 7 more words.