Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

owe-money

verb
/oʊ ˈmʌni/
Definition
To have a financial obligation to pay someone for goods or services received.
Examples
  • He owes money to the bank for his car loan.
  • Many students owe money for their college tuition.
  • She realized she would owe money after purchasing the new laptop on credit.
Meaning
When you owe money, it means you are required to pay back an amount that you borrowed or agreed to pay for something that you have obtained.
Synonyms
  • debt
  • indebted
  • liability
  • payable