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Meaning of owed
The primary meaning of the word "owed" is past tense and past participle of "owe", meaning to be under an obligation to pay or repay something, especially money.
Etymology of owed
The word "owed" originates from the Old English word "ōwian", which is also the source of the Modern English word "owe"
The Old English "ōwian" is derived from the Proto-Germanic "aiwan", which is also the source of the Modern German word "auchen"
Historically, the word "owed" has been used since the 9th century to express obligation, debt, or gratitude
Synonyms
due
payable
outstanding
unpaid
unsettled
indebted
liable
responsible
obliged
bound
committed
beholden
grateful
appreciative
thankful
indebtedness
obligation
liability
debt
arrears
deficit
shortfall
deficiency
debit
credit
claim
demand
entitlement
Definitions
- Past tense and past participle of "owe", meaning to be under an obligation to pay or repay something, especially money
- To be under an obligation to do something, or to be in someone's debt
- To be deserved or merited, such as a debt of gratitude
Usage Examples
- The company owed millions of dollars to its creditors
- She owed a great debt of gratitude to her parents for their support
- He owed his success to his hard work and determination
Antonyms
paid
cleared
settled
repaid
reimbursed
compensated
rewarded
free
exempt
absolved
acquitted
exonerated
vindicated
justified
cleared
discharged
released
liberated
unencumbered
debt-free
unindebted