due
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/duː/
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/djuː/
caused by something or someone
The delay was due to bad weather.
expected to happen or arrive
The payment is due next week.
needing to be paid now
Your bill is due today.
owed to someone as a right
Respect is due to all people.
owed something that you deserve
I am due a break after working hard.
proper or right in the situation
After due thought, I made my decision.
something that someone should get by right
He got the praise that was his due.
fees or payments for membership
Club members must pay their dues.
exactly in a direction
Go due east to reach the river.