adjective

due

Translation

due, owing, expected, scheduled

The rent is due tomorrow.

The train is due to arrive soon.

The delay was due to traffic.

She is due for a promotion.

((...)) is due (owed) The rent is due tomorrow.

((...)) is due to-inf (expected to do sth.) The train is due to arrive soon.

((...)) is due to sth. (caused by sth.) The delay was due to traffic.

((...)) is due for sth. (scheduled for sth.) She is due for a promotion.

Synonyms: owing, expected, scheduled; Antonyms: undue, unexpected

From Old French 'deu', past participle of 'devoir' (to owe), from Latin 'debere' (to owe).

Think of a 'due date' on a library book or a bill. It's the date something is owed or expected to happen.