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owing

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of owing

not yet paid

  • there's one bill still owing
Synonyms of owing

outstanding, overdue, owed, payable, unpaid, unsettled
Words Related to owing

due, mature
Near Antonyms of owing

prepaid
Antonyms of owing

cleared, liquidated, paid (off or up), repaid, settled

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