owing
/ˈəʊ.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Still to be paid; owed as a debt.
Adjective
Examples
These seven subscriptions remain owing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “owing” mean?
Still to be paid; owed as a debt.
Is “owing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.