What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
owing
Example
He is owing me $50 from last month. [owing: verb]
Example
The company has a large sum of money owing to its creditors. [owing: adjective]
due
Example
The report is due next week. [due: adjective]
Example
The rent is due on the first of every month. [due: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Due is more commonly used than owing in everyday language, especially in formal contexts. Owing is less common and is typically used in financial or legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between owing and due?
Due is generally considered more formal than owing and is often used in legal or business contexts. However, both words can be used in various formality levels depending on the context.
