owing

SayOH-ing/ˈoʊ.ɪŋ/UK/ˈəʊ.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of owing

1
verb
The -ing form of owe. Use it to name the state or describe a noun, but rarely after is or are.
He felt guilty about owing his brother twenty dollars.
Owing so much money made her worried all the time.
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2
adjective
Not yet paid and still needing to be paid back as a debt.
Like a library book that is still due: you haven't returned it yet.
There is still some money owing on the car.
He paid the small amount owing on his account.
Similaroutstanding, due, unpaid, payable
Oppositepaid, settled
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owing is a form of owe

owe, verb: To have to give something back to someone, or to do something for them because you should. Full entry

Forms: oweowes he/she/itowing -ing formowed past tense, past participle
Spelling: owe → owing: drop the e, add -ing

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