Due

/djuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Something that is owed or deserved.

She received her dues after many years of service.

adjective

Expected or required at a certain time.

The payment is due at the end of the month.

Owing or owed as a debt.

He was due his salary at the end of the week.

Proper; suitable.

She received due recognition for her hard work.

Caused by; ascribable to.

The delay was due to heavy traffic.

Middle English, from Old French 'deu', from Latin 'debetus', meaning owed.

due date

The date by which something is expected.

due process

Fair treatment through the normal judicial system.

due diligence

The care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property.

dues

Payments owed, typically in the context of fees or membership.

duet

A performance by two singers or musicians.

What is expected in terms of social norms.

That's just due in this environment.

Owing respect or recognition to someone.

Gotta give him his due, he worked hard on that project.