owing Meaning & Definition
/ˈəʊ.ɪŋ/
What Does Owing Mean?
Owing is an adjective that means Still to be paid; owed as a debt. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of owe. As a verb, it means To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
Owing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈəʊ.ɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | outstanding, owed and undischarged |
Owing Definition (Adjective)
- Still to be paid; owed as a debt.
These seven subscriptions remain owing.
Owing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of owe
Verb
- To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
- To have debt; to be in debt.
Synonyms of Owing
Owing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Owing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Owing in a Sentence
These seven subscriptions remain owing.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Owing
How Do You Say Owing?
You say owing as //ˈəʊ.ɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.