A Due

Pronunciation: /ə duː/

Definitions of a due

noun a due - something that is owed or deserved, especially as a payment

Example Sentences

A1 I owe a due to the library for the late book return.

A2 She received a due notice for the unpaid bill.

B1 The company sent a due reminder for the upcoming deadline.

B2 He paid a due in full before the due date.

C1 The lawyer issued a due statement for the outstanding fees.

C2 The government imposed a due penalty for the tax evasion.

Examples of a due in a Sentence

formal The payment is a due on the first of every month.

informal Don't forget, the rent is a due on the first!

slang Hey, just a heads up, the bill is a due tomorrow.

figurative The consequences of his actions were a due result of his choices.

Grammatical Forms of a due

• past tense: owed
• plural: dues
• comparative: more due
• superlative: most due
• present tense: is due
• future tense: will be due
• perfect tense: has been due
• continuous tense: is being due
• singular: a due
• positive degree: due
• infinitive: to be due
• gerund: being due
• participle: due

Origin and Evolution of a due

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The phrase 'a due' originated from Italian musical terminology, specifically from the term 'a due voci' meaning 'for two voices'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'a due' has evolved to be used in various contexts beyond music, referring to things done or belonging equally to two people or parties.