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milestone
Noun
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A milestone is an important step on the way to a larger goal.
It was an important milestone for the project.
due
Adjective
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If something is due, it should happen at a particular time.
We are due to arrive at Peason International Airport at 5:23.
Your homework is due on Tuesday.
The payment is due at the end of the month.
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If someone is due something, they should get it.
He's due $50 for the work he did last week.
Our thanks is due to all the wonderful teachers who helped us.
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Enough
Please pay due attention.
due
Preposition
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If mathx/math is due to mathy/math, mathy/math causes mathx/math.
Due to the recent changes, we were not able to complete this in time.
The problems were due to bad weather.
due
Adverb
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directly in a direction (north, south, east, or west)
Walk due south for one kilometer.