owing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.money that is still to be paid.
adj.referring to a debt or obligation that remains unpaid or outstanding.
Simple“The total amount owing must be paid by the end of the month.”
In context“After the final audit, the company discovered a significant sum still owing to several local suppliers.”
UsageUsually follows the noun it describes or comes after a linking verb like 'be'.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.used in the phrase 'owing to' to explain the reason for something.
v.functioning as a complex preposition meaning 'because of' or 'on account of'.
Simple“The match was cancelled owing to heavy rain.”
In context“Owing to unforeseen circumstances regarding the venue's safety certification, the conference has been postponed until further notice.”
UsageAlways followed by a noun or noun phrase; more formal than 'because of'.
Synonymsbecause ofdue to