0 past simple and past participle of owe
1 to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you:
2 to have success, happiness, a job, etc. only because of what someone has given you or done for you or because of your own efforts:
"As I recall, " he said with some irritation, "you still owe me £150."
It's just struck me that I still owe you for the concert tickets.
He'd better pay me back that money he owes me soon, or else.
I owe you an apology - I'm afraid I forgot to send Amanda that report.
The amount of grain in his warehouse and the amount of grain 'owed' to the army were two entirely separate matters.
In 2003, students whose parental annual income was less than £20,480 owed an average of £9,708, and half owed more than £10,392.
For example, there may be a diminishing marginal utility for injured parties that ought not be factored into the compensation that is owed.
