owing

adjective

ow·​ing ˈō-iŋ How to pronounce owing (audio)
Synonyms of owingnext
: due to be paid
has bills owing

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Examples of owing in a Sentence

there's one bill still owing
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However, authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction. — Jason Gutierrez, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023 However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction. — Mike Ives, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English owynge, from present participle of ouen, ouwen "to have, possess, owe"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of owing was in the 15th century

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owing

adjective
ow·​ing
ˈō-iŋ
: due to be paid : owed
have bills owing
claim no more than is owing

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