Definitions

in due course

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently

WEAK

as a consequence as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

ADJECTIVE

chronological

Synonyms

STRONGEST

historical sequential

WEAK

chronographic chronologic chronometric chronometrical chronoscopic classified dated horological horometrical in due time in order in sequence junctural order archival ordered progressive sequent tabulated temporal

Example Sentences

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“This team, in due course, will execute on Starship, and that will unlock tremendous value.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The 46-year-old wants the job and is expected to be confirmed as Guardiola's successor in due course.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He said the negotiated agreement would be announced in due course, without providing further details.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A BBC spokesman said: "Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Regiomontanus, it is true, planned to publish him, but, where other texts Regiomontanus had planned to publish appeared in print in due course, Theodoric’s little treatise did not.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

in due course

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