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Owes Meaning in English

word · lemma: owe

/ˈoʊz/
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/ˈəʊz/
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Definição

To need to pay someone money, or to be responsible for giving something to someone. It can also mean that something happened because of a person or thing.

Uso & Nuances

Most commonly used for money: 'owe money', 'owe me $10'. Also common in 'owe someone an apology/explanation'. In formal or written English, 'owe ... to' shows cause: 'The success owes much to teamwork.' Do not confuse it with 'own'.

Frases de Exemplo

He owes me twenty dollars.

basic

She owes her teacher an apology.

basic

Our success owes a lot to your help.

basic

I think Jake still owes you for lunch.

natural

After that comment, he owes her an explanation.

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This whole project owes everything to good timing.

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