owing
word · lemma: owe
Definition
Describes something that has not been paid or returned yet, especially money or a debt. Often used in phrases like 'amount owing' or 'money owing.'
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or business English; often used after an amount, e.g., 'amount owing.' Not used as a verb. Common collocations: 'money owing,' 'still owing.' Can appear after nouns (e.g., 'the sum owing').
Spanish: adeudado - pendiente de pagoPortuguese (BR): devido - pendentePortuguese (PT): devido - pendenteChinese (Simplified): 未偿还的 - 欠着的Chinese (Traditional): 未償還的 - 欠著的Hindi: बकाया - देना बाकीArabic: مستحق - غير مدفوعBengali: বাকি - বকেয়াRussian: неоплаченный - задолженныйJapanese: 未払いのVietnamese: chưa thanh toán - còn nợKorean: 미지불의 - 남아 있는Turkish: ödenmemiş - borçlu olunanUrdu: واجب الادا - بقایاIndonesian: belum dibayar - terutang
Example Sentences
The total owing is $50.
basic
Check your account for any charges still owing before you close it.
natural
Is anything owing on this bill?
basic
There is some money still owing for the rent.
basic
My friend paid most of it, but there’s still a little owing.
natural
They’re not leaving the restaurant until everything owing is paid.
natural