Overdue and Opportune

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Overdue adjective - Not arriving, or occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.

Usage example: an overdue library book will be subject to daily fines

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Opportune is an antonym for overdue.

Opportune adjective - Especially suitable for a certain time.

Usage example: an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early

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Overdue is an antonym for opportune.

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