owed

[oʊd]

owed Definition

• 1. to have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received
• 2. to be in debt to someone

Using owed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "owed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I owe you $20 for the concert ticket.

• Example

  She owes her success to hard work and dedication.

• Example

  He owes a lot of money to the bank.

• Example

  We owe our freedom to those who fought for it.

owed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for owed

• be indebted to
• be in arrears to
• be in debt to
• be under an obligation to
• have borrowed from

Antonyms for owed

• lend
• advance
• give

Phrases with owed

• owe it to someone

  to have a responsibility to do something for someone because they have done something for you

  Example

  I owe it to my parents to make them proud.

• owe someone an apology

  to need to say sorry to someone for something you have done wrong

  Example

  I owe you an apology for being late to our meeting.

• owe someone a favor

  to be indebted to someone for doing something for you

  Example

  I owe you a favor for helping me move last weekend.

Origins of owed

from Old English 'āgan', meaning 'to own'

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Summary: owed in Brief

The verb 'owed' [oʊd] means to have an obligation to pay or repay something, especially money, in return for something received. It can also mean to be in debt to someone. Examples include 'I owe you $20 for the concert ticket.' and 'We owe our freedom to those who fought for it.' Phrases like 'owe it to someone' and 'owe someone an apology' denote a sense of responsibility, while 'owe someone a favor' implies indebtedness.