Antonyms for in arrears


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : uh-reerz
Phonetic Transcription : əˈrɪərz


Definition of in arrears

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "in times past," from Old French ariere "behind, backward," from Vulgar Latin *ad retro, from Latin ad "to" (see ad-) + retro "behind" (see retro-). Meaning "balance due" dates from early 15c.; phrase in arrears first recorded 1610s, but in arrearages is from late 14c.
  • As in unpaid : adj not settled; taken without remuneration
  • As in unsettled : adj not decided, taken care of
  • As in in the red : adj operating at a loss
  • As in owed : adj due
  • As in receivable : adj due
  • As in due : adj unpaid; owing money
  • As in behind : adv in debt; late

Synonyms for in arrears

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