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passed due vs past due

The correct phrase is "past due." It is commonly used to describe something that should have been done or paid by a certain time but has not been completed or paid yet. "Passed due" is not a standard English phrase.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

passed due

This is not a standard English phrase.

This phrase is not used in English. The correct phrase to use in this context is "past due."
  • Jan 31, 2013 ... I know that "past due" stamped on a bill is accepted, however I believe it should be "passed due". Does this mean that "past due" is vernacularly ...
  • there seems to be an ongiong discussion whether the correct term is "Passed Due" or "Past Due" I never really thought about is before, until someone else ...
  • Apr 23, 2008 ... Is the phrase “passed due” correct? or is it past due? Help! ... Something could have passed the due date, but nothing could be passed due.
  • The amount is 30 days passed due. Most people use the former however and I doubt you'd get called on it. Anonymous: This was just explained to be by a good  ...

past due

This is the correct phrase to use in English.

Use "past due" to describe something that should have been done or paid by a certain time but has not been completed or paid yet.
  • there seems to be an ongiong discussion whether the correct term is "Passed Due" or "Past Due" I never really thought about is before, until someone else ...
  • Jan 31, 2013 ... I know that "past due" stamped on a bill is accepted, however I believe it should be "passed due". Does this mean that "past due" is vernacularly ...
  • A borrower who is past due may be subject to late fees, unless the borrower is still within a grace period. Failure to repay a loan on time could have negative ...
  • 1. past due, as a delayed train or a bill not paid by the assigned date; late. ... Adj. 1. overdue - past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; ...

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