Definition

1. Adverb:
   • At the appropriate or proper time; eventually, after the necessary time has passed: This phrase indicates that something will happen when the time is right or suitable, not immediately but in the natural course of events.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The seeds were planted and, in due season, they sprouted into beautiful flowers.
  • Don't worry about the results; the truth will be revealed in due season.
  • We will address your application in due season; please be patient.

Advanced Usage

• Formal and Literary Context: The phrase "in due season" is often used in formal, literary, or proverbial contexts to convey a sense of patience and natural timing.
  • The prophet promised that justice would come, in due season, to the oppressed people.

Variants and Related Words

• In due course: A more common variant with the same meaning.
  • Your request will be processed in due course.
• In due time: Another synonymous phrase.
  • All your hard work will pay off in due time.

Synonyms

• Eventually
• In time
• At the proper time
• When the time is ripe

Related Idioms

• Everything in its season: A related proverb emphasizing that everything has its own appropriate time.
  • You cannot rush the harvest; remember, everything in its season.
• A time for every purpose: Echoes a similar biblical sentiment about there being a right time for all things.

Adverb

1. at the appropriate time
   • we'll get to this question in due course