Deadline

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

Definitions of deadline

noun a time or date by which something must be done or completed

Example Sentences

A1 I have a deadline for my homework tomorrow.

A2 The deadline for submitting the application is next Friday.

B1 She missed the deadline for the project and had to ask for an extension.

B2 The deadline for the report is approaching fast, we need to finish it soon.

C1 Meeting the deadline is crucial for the success of the project.

C2 The company set a strict deadline for the completion of the new product development.

Examples of deadline in a Sentence

formal The deadline for submitting the proposal is next Friday.

informal Hey, don't forget about the deadline to turn in your homework.

slang I totally missed the deadline for that project, I'm screwed.

figurative Procrastination is like dancing with the deadline, you never know when you'll step on its toes.

Grammatical Forms of deadline

• plural: deadlines
• comparative: more deadline
• superlative: most deadline
• present tense: deadline
• future tense: will deadline
• perfect tense: have deadlined
• continuous tense: is deadlining
• singular: deadline
• positive degree: deadline
• infinitive: to deadline
• gerund: deadlining
• participle: deadlined

Origin and Evolution of deadline

First Known Use: 1864 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'deadline' originated during the American Civil War in prison camps. It referred to a line within the camp beyond which prisoners would be shot on sight if they crossed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'deadline' evolved to refer to a specific time or date by which something must be completed or achieved, with no room for extension or delay.