Overdue/ˌəʊvərˈduː/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Missed Use 'overdue' when someone has missed the expected time for something. His project is overdue; the deadline was last week. Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Hint 'Overdue' often implies there may be consequences for being late. Since the payment is overdue, there might be a late fee. Pro Tip 3/3Urgency Indicator 'Overdue' can indicate a sense of urgency or immediate action required. The report is overdue; we need to prioritize it now.