Definitions
Undo is a verb that means to cancel, reverse, or erase something that has already been done.
Example
I wish I could undo all the mistakes I made.
Example
Once you hit the send button, you can't undo the email.
Undue is an adjective that means excessive, unwarranted, or not appropriate for a particular situation.
Example
The company was accused of paying undue attention to its shareholders.
Example
I don't think it's fair to put undue pressure on students to perform well.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of undo as 'un-doing' something that has already been done. - On the other hand, undue can be thought of as 'too much' or 'not appropriate'.
Remember this!
Remember, undo means to reverse something that has already been done, while undue means excessive or not appropriate.
