Meaning of "due" in "when my second child was due"

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What does due mean in when my second child was due?

I would interpret it in three ways:

Which is correct?

score 8 · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-23 01:48:15Z

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When my child is due refers to the time the baby is expected to be born.

answered Nov 21, 2011 at 20:44

user2683

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Unless, of course, your first child (by the same wife) had not been born yet. Then all bets are off.
– JeffSahol
Nov 21, 2011 at 20:51
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A common phrase would be something along the lines of "I'm due in February!" to inform the listener(s) that the baby is expected to be born in February.
– Bjorn
Nov 21, 2011 at 21:50

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apaderno · Accepted Answer · 2014-09-30 22:32:06Z

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It means "about to born."

One of the meaning of due is "under engagement as to time; expected to be ready, be present, or arrive; scheduled."

answered Nov 21, 2011 at 20:51

apaderno

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