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Vocabulary Entry
arrears
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A debt or obligation that is overdue or unpaid.
Example Sentences
"He has fallen into arrears on his mortgage payments."
"The company is in arrears with its tax payments."
"They received a notice about the arrears on their utility bill."
V
verb
To become overdue or to fall behind in payments or obligations.
Example Sentences
"If you fail to pay your rent, you might arrears on your account."
"Some students begin to arrears on their tuition fees."
"Make sure to pay your bills on time to avoid arrears."