Owe | Mean of owe in English Dictionary

/ˈoʊ/

• Verb
• to need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc.
1. I still owe money on the car. [=I have not yet paid back all the money I borrowed to buy the car]
2. We owe no income tax.
3. He owes me $5.
4. Don't I owe money to you? = Don't I owe you money?
5. I owe the bank a lot of money.
6. Additional payments are owed on the mortgage.
7. How much is owed? = What is the amount owed?
8. How much do I owe (you) for this?
9. I still owe on the car.
• to need to do or give something to someone who has done something for you or given something to you
1. I owe you a drink/favor.
2. I owe you my thanks.
3. (informal) What do you mean you won't help? You owe me!
4. She still owes me for all the times I've helped her out.
5. Thanks for your help. I owe you one. [=I will give you help when you need it]