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deadline

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CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+nounDifficulty 2/5
Definition

The latest time by which something must be completed.

In simple English

The final time for submitting work.

See it in a sentence

The assignment deadline is Monday at 5 pm.

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Teacher tip

Meet a deadline; miss a deadline; extend a deadline.

Common mistake

Don’t say pass the deadline when miss is intended.

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