arrear

Speech parts

1. arrear - Noun

2. arrear - Adverb

Meaning

To or in the rear; behind; backwards.

That which is behind in payment, or which remains unpaid, though due; esp. a remainder, or balance which remains due when some part has been paid; arrearage; -- commonly used in the plural, as, arrears of rent, wages, or taxes.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

due back behind retard balance decline debt delay remainder delayed default deficit loan outstanding shortage
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Antonyms

early addition influence plus advantage gain
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Phrases with the word

in arrear academic arrear

Close letter words and terms

Arrazola arread Arreaga arrearage arrearage debtor arrears