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was due vs was dued

The correct phrase is "was due." The term "due" is an adjective that means owed or payable. It is commonly used in the past tense as "was due." On the other hand, "was dued" is not a correct construction in English.
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Last updated: June 17, 2024

was due

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "was due" when referring to something that was expected or owed at a particular time in the past.

Examples:

  • The payment was due last week.
  • The report was due yesterday.
  • The assignment was due on Monday.
  • The rent was due on the first of the month.
  • The library book was due back two days ago.

was dued

This phrase is not a correct construction in English.

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