noun
arrears
uh-REERZ
noun
1
Money that is owed and overdue, especially rent, wages, or payments.
"He fell three months behind and was soon in arrears on his rent."
How to Use Arrears
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnpaid money that should already have been paid.
When to use it
Common in financial and legal contexts, especially rent, child support, or loan payments.
Common pairings
in arrears
rent arrears
arrears of payment
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He fell three months behind and was soon in _____ on his rent.