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owed

/əʊd/

/oʊd/

owed back

Translations

owedadjective

/əʊd/

/oʊd/

redevableAu sens moral ou affectif : qui se sent obligé envers quelqu’un après avoir reçu une aide ou un service.

She felt owed to her parents for their constant support.

Elle se sentait redevable envers ses parents pour leur soutien constant.

dûEmployé pour une somme ou une chose qui doit être payée ou rendue ; s’accorde en genre et en nombre.

The money owed to the bank must be repaid by the end of the month.

L’argent dû à la banque doit être remboursé d’ici la fin du mois.

Synonyms

oweverb

owed

Past Simple

owed

Past Simple

owed

Past Participle

owing

Gerund

/əʊ/

/oʊ/

devoir

I owe my friend $20 for the concert ticket.

Je dois 20 dollars à mon ami pour le billet du concert.

Additional translations

être redevable àSurtout pour exprimer une dette morale, de reconnaissance ou d'influence.

Synonyms

be obligated to

owe a favor to

be beholden to

have a debt to

be indebted to

Definitions

owedadjective

Due to be paid or returned.

The money owed to the bank must be repaid by the end of the month.

Feeling obliged or indebted (to someone) for a favour or service received.

She felt owed to her parents for their constant support.

oweverb

To be under obligation to pay or repay money to someone.

I owe my friend $20 for the concert ticket.

To be indebted or obliged for something received or enjoyed.

I owe my success to my supportive family.

To have a moral or legal duty to give something to someone.

You owe it to yourself to take a break after working so hard.