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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Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious, and a file would be passed in due course to the coroner.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Police Scotland said a post-mortem examination would be carried out in due course.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

There would be an inquest in due course, but there were no signs that his death was anything other than an accident.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

in due course

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