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were overdue vs were overdued

The correct phrase is 'were overdue.' 'Overdue' is an adjective that describes something that should have been done or paid before a particular time. 'Overdued' is not a standard English word.
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were overdue

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe something that should have been done or paid before a particular time.

Examples:

  • The library books were overdue by two weeks.
  • The rent payment was overdue by a month.
  • is overdue vs. was/were overdue. Discussion in 'Spanish-English Vocabulary / Vocabulario Español-Inglés' started by vaiofred, Nov 13, 2008. Previous Thread ...
  • They were overdue for a discussion, one she'd been unwilling to start but that he would see through. Interest was charged at very high rates for overdue loans of ...
  • Feb 25, 2015 ... Southwest Airlines just grounded 128 planes that were overdue for inspection. Associated Press. David Koenig, Associated Press. Feb.
  • Gap CEO Discusses Turnaround, Says Store Closures Were 'Overdue'. By Amy DiPierro Follow | 06/16/15 - 04:11 PM EDT. Reddit · Email · Print · Reprint.

were overdued

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

  • There were no loans & advances to customers which were overdued as at 31 December 2012 (as at 30 June 2012 : nil). c. Amount of repossessed assets.
  • There were no loans & advances to customers which were overdued as at 30 June 2012 (as at 30 June 2011: nil). 0. Amount of repossessed assets. There were ...
  • The objectives were overdued by 130%. Required capabilities: A business must have several qualities for this work: - An interpersonal skills - A strong curiosity

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