Owe Definition & Meaning
owe
- verb
- be obliged to pay or repay
- be indebted to, in an abstract or intellectual sense; "This new theory owes much to Einstein's Relativity Theory"
- be in debt; "She owes me $200"; "I still owe for the car"; "The thesis owes much to his adviser"
"Owe" in song lyrics
See how owe is used in real songs:
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"Or maybe owe"
Aceyalone — Five Feet -
"Mic checks gotta cash or you owe"
Bavu Blakes — Up^South -
"Hop out the door, ready for war - yeah, I know I owe"
Bizzy Bone — Ready 4 War
Words that rhyme with owe
Usage tips for "owe"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "owe" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for owe to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does owe mean?
- be obliged to pay or repay be indebted to, in an abstract or intellectual sense; "This new theory owes much to Einstein's Relativity Theory" be in debt; "She owes me $200"; "I still owe for the car"; "The thesis owes much to his adviser"
- What part of speech is owe?
- Owe is a verb.
- How many definitions does owe have?
- Owe has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).