Simple meaning
What does Deadline mean?
Deadline means the final due time.
Dictionary definition
Deadline means the latest time by which work must be finished or turned in.
Example sentences
Deadline in a sentence
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In class, we learned what deadline means.
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During our school project, we used deadline in a clear and practical way.
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Understanding deadline helped our group explain ideas clearly in writing and discussion.
Synonyms
Words like Deadline
due dateThe date work is expected.
time limitThe maximum allowed time.
cutoffThe point after which it is too late.
Antonyms
Opposite words
extensionExtra time past the original due date.
open-ended taskA task with no fixed end time.
Word family
Deadline word family
Base word
deadline
noun
deadlines
More than one due time.
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What does deadline mean?
Deadline means the latest time something is due.
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