 Overdue versus overdue these two terms are often confused due to their similar pronunciation. Let's take a closer look The word overdue is used when speaking about doing something to an excessive degree For example, don't overdo the salt in this recipe or it will taste bad Overdue is spelled with u e at the end However refers to something that is past a due date or past a scheduled time for example I need to pay all my overdue bills to avoid a late fee So think about whether you are referring to something that is done in excess or a delay beyond an appointed time That's it for today. See you next time