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Arrears vs Outstanding - What's the difference?

arrears | outstanding |

As a noun arrears

is an unpaid or overdue obligation. A debt.

As an adjective outstanding is

prominent or noticeable; standing out from others.

arrears

English

Noun

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  • An unpaid or overdue obligation. A debt.
  • English plurals

    • outstanding

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • prominent or noticeable; standing out from others
  • exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority
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  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=October 29 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=The Gunners captain demonstrated his importance to the team by taking his tally to an outstanding 28 goals in 27 Premier League games as Chelsea slumped again after their shock defeat at QPR last week.}}
  • projecting outwards
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  • unresolved; not settled or finished
  • owed as a debt
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    • Derived terms

    * outstandingly

    Related terms

    * stand out * stand-out

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