Meaning of owing(p) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    owing(p)

    Definitions

    1. owed as a debt

    Examples

    • « outstanding bills »
    • « the amount still owed »
    • « undischarged debts »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. owed as a debt

    Examples

    • « must pay what is owing »
    • « sleep owing to you because of a long vigil »

    Synonyms

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