Arrears

Pronunciation: /ˈɑɹɹiɹ/

Arrears (noun)

  1. Money that is owed and not paid on time.
  2. Tasks or duties that are not completed on time.

Examples

  • The company struggled with arrears for several months.
  • She paid off her arrears to avoid penalties.

Common collocations: clear arrears, accumulate arrears, arrears payment, work arrears, reduce arrears

Synonyms of Arrears

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Arrears

  • in the context of payments or obligations