Owing

Synonyms of owing

• outstanding
• unpaid
• due

Antonyms of owing

• paid
• settled
• repaid

Collocations of owing

money

Frequency: 70 %

He is owing a lot of money to the bank.

favor

Frequency: 60 %

I am owing you a big favor for helping me move.

apology

Frequency: 45 %

She is owing him an apology for her behavior.

gratitude

Frequency: 30 %

I am owing you a debt of gratitude for your help.

explanation

Frequency: 25 %

She is owing us an explanation for her sudden disappearance.

Idiomatic Expressions for owing

• Phrase: owing a debt of gratitude
  Meaning: being grateful for someone's help or kindness
  Usage: I owe a debt of gratitude to my mentor for guiding me through my career.