deadline
Meaning
A deadline is the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "deadline" with "due date," as deadlines can also imply consequences for not meeting them.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
opened
her
laptop
and
checked
her
notes
for
the
report
she
must
finish
today
.
The
deadline
is
this
evening
,
so
she
planned
to
work
quietly
and
avoid
distractions
.
She
has
been
writing
for
two
hours
,
but
she
will
take
a
short
break
to
have
coffee
and
clear
her
head
.
If
she
stays
focused
,
she
knows
she
can
submit
the
document
on
time
.
Common Phrases
meet a deadline
set a deadline
extend a deadline
Related Words
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