owe
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
owes, owing, owed |
| definition 1: |
to have to pay or repay; be in debt to.
I owe ten dollars to my sister.He owes her for many favors. |
| definition 2: |
to feel the need to do or to give (something) for the benefit of another.
I owe my little brother some attention. |
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The words
owe and
oh sound alike but have different meanings.