V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
arrears
noun
Definition: the state of being behind with debt or obligation
Synonyms: obligation, debit, deficit, liability, overdue [debt], behind [in payment]
Antonyms: credit, refund, compensation
Tips: Arrears is a description of the state of an account or money owed. Think, rear is behind; arrears is behind in payment.
Usage Examples:
Tax payments in arrears are dealt with severely and without delay. (overdue)
I’m in arrears on my rent payment, and I’m afraid that my landlord will evict me if I don’t pay him this week. (deficit, overdue debt)
Our accounts have been in arrears for months now; we’ve got to make good on our financial commitments or the bank will shut us down. (deficit, obligation)
My credit card payments are in arrears, and the interest I owe is growing each day. (behind, overdue)
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