Simple meaning
What does Owe mean?
Owe means you need to pay back or return.
Dictionary definition
to need to pay money or return something.
Example sentences
Owe in a sentence
easy
Our class used the word owe in a money vocabulary activity.
medium
In social studies, we read a passage that explained owe in everyday transactions.
hard
The article compared how owe appears in school forms, community projects, and simple business examples.
Synonyms
Words like Owe
payClose in meaning in many contexts.
giveClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
keepHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
withholdHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Owe word family
Base word
owe
verb
owe
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does owe mean?
OWE means owe means you need to pay back or return.
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