# owes

Pronunciation: say "OHZ" US /oʊz/, UK /əʊz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular present of owe. — third-person singular simple present indicative of owe
   - Simple: The form of owe used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
   - _The company owes its suppliers a large sum this quarter._
   - _She owes the bank more than she can comfortably repay._

## Noun

2. Alternative form of oes. Obsolete: small spangles sewn on clothing. — Alternative form of oes (“sequins”).
   - Simple: Alternative form of oes. An old word for small shiny disks sewn onto clothing.

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