Hey there :)
Could you please give me a simple definition of "to owe"? I can't think of an easy way of explaining it to my students.
Thanks!
Serge
2006-11-27 04:00:17 · 6 answers · asked by Korso 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
to be under obligation to pay or repay: to owe money to the bank; to owe the bank interest on a mortgage.
2006-11-27 04:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by ves.pera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Owe - Legal Dictionary Definition: TheFreeDictionary.com
Definition of owe. owe v. to have a legal duty to pay funds to...Find thousands of free online definitions and reference guides at TheFreeDictionary.com.www.thefreedictionary.com/owe - More from this site
Definition of owe - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Definition of owe from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio ... obligation to render (as duty or service) b : to be indebted ...www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=owe
2006-11-27 12:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you borrow something you have to give it back. You owe it back. You borrow money then you have to give money back. you owe the money back. something the other person is entitled to. you owe him an apology. you have to give him an apology. Something you have to give someone but haven't yet. I don't know it's all i can think of. Hope it helps.
2006-11-27 12:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by gnine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be in debt to somebody,
money, favor, explanation....
You owe me money.
He owes me a favor.
She owes me an explanation.
2006-11-27 12:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by enya0301 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To give back for something that was given or done for you as a gesture of kindness.
2006-11-27 12:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"to owe" means that you are indebted to someone for something or some service you have gotten from him/her.
2006-11-27 12:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by Dream Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋