Synonyms for

Deadline

Verb / ˈdeˌdlaɪn / Another word for deadline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a time or date by which something must be finished or submitted

Synonyms & similar words

timeframe limit boundary constraint cutoff

Synonyms by register

Formal

time limit final date completion date due date

Informal

cut-off end date finish line

Literary

appointed hour final bell

Antonyms

start date commencement beginning opening launch

Common collocations

  • meet the deadline
  • miss the deadline
  • extend the deadline
  • set a deadline
  • strict deadline
  • tight deadline
  • approaching deadline
  • final deadline

Word family

noun deadline

Usage note

A deadline is a specific point in time by which something must be completed. It is often used in professional or academic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I have to finish my homework by the deadline.
  2. The deadline for the contest is next week.
  3. She missed the deadline for the job application.
  4. We need to set a deadline for this project.
  5. The deadline for the sale is today.

Quotes

  • I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by. - Douglas Adams
  • A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all. - Rita Mae Brown
  • Deadlines refine the mind. They remove variables like exotic materials and processes that take too long. - Elon Musk

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