Meaning of the word owed in English
What does owed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
owed
US /oʊd/
UK /əʊd/
Past Tense
1.
past tense of 'owe', meaning to be under an obligation to pay or repay (money, goods, or services) to someone in return for something received
Example:
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He still owed me twenty dollars from last week.
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The company owed millions to its creditors.
2.
past tense of 'owe', meaning to have a duty to show (gratitude, respect, etc.) to someone
Example:
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She owed him an apology for her rude behavior.
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We owed our success to their unwavering support.