ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Arrears

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈɹɪə(ɹ)z/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Arrears is a noun meaning plural of arrear.

Meaning

plural of arrear.

More Meanings

  1. The state of having outstanding debt or liabilities.

Example Sentences

Mr Hay had been irregular with his rent at the best, and when he disappeared he was a week in arrears.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include amounts, arrearage, assessments, back, backlog, backlogs.

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