Owing
Translation- Owing
- Owe Owe ([=o]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Owed} ([=o]d), ({Ought}
([add]t) obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. {Owing} ([=o]"[i^]ng).] [OE.
owen, awen, aghen, to have, own, have (to do), hence, owe,
AS. [=a]gan to have; akin to G. eigen, a., own, Icel. eiga to
have, Dan. eie, Sw. ["a]ga, Goth. ['a]igan, Skr. [imac][,c].
[root]110. Cf. {Ought}, v., 2d {Own}, {Fraught}.]
1. To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own. [Obs.]
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Thou dost here usurp The name thou ow'st not. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
2. To have or possess, as something derived or bestowed; to be obliged to ascribe (something to some source); to be indebted or obliged for; as, he owed his wealth to his father; he owed his victory to his lieutenants. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
O deem thy fall not owed to man's decree. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
3. Hence: To have or be under an obigation to restore, pay, or render (something) in return or compensation for something received; to be indebted in the sum of; as, the subject owes allegiance; the fortunate owe assistance to the unfortunate. [1913 Webster]
The one ought five hundred pence, and the other fifty. --Bible (1551). [1913 Webster]
A son owes help and honor to his father. --Holyday. [1913 Webster]
Note: Owe was sometimes followed by an objective clause introduced by the infinitive. ``Ye owen to incline and bow your heart.'' --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
4. To have an obligation to (some one) on account of something done or received; to be indebted to; as, to owe the grocer for supplies, or a laborer for services. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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Owing — Ow ing, p. p. & a. [Used in a passive sense for owed (AS. [=a]gen. See {Own}).] 1. Had or held under obligation of paying; due. [1913 Webster] There is more owing her than is paid. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Had or experienced as a consequence,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
owing — 1> долг; причитающаяся сумма 2> должный, причитающийся; оставшийся неуплаченным Ex: he paid all that was owing он заплатил все, что следовало Ex: there are large sums still owing большие суммы все еще остались неуплаченными 3> уст. обязанный… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
owing — adj. 1) должный, причитающийся, оставшийся неуплаченным; how much isowing to you? сколько вам еще причитается? 2) rare обязанный (кому л.) owing to … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
owing — ˈəuɪŋ прил. 1) должный, причитающийся, оставшийся неуплаченным How much is owing to you? ≈ Сколько вам еще причитается? 2) редк. обязанный (кому л.) ∙ owing to долг; … Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
owing — /oh ing/, adj. 1. owed, unpaid, or due for payment: to pay what is owing. 2. owing to, because of; as a result of: Owing to a mistake in the payroll department, some of us were issued incorrect checks. [1325 75; ME; see OWE, ING2] * * * … Universalium
owing — adjective Date: 15th century due to be paid < has bills owing > … New Collegiate Dictionary
owing — adjective /ˈəʊ.ɪŋ,ˈoʊ.ɪŋ/ Still to be paid; owed as a debt. These seven subscriptions remain owing … Wiktionary
owing — ˈəuɪŋдолг, причитающаяся сумма должный,причитающийся,обязанный,оставшийся неуплаченным … Англо-русский словарь экономических терминов
owing to — 1> благодаря, вследствие, по причине Ex: there is a scarcity of fruit owing to the rain из за дождей мало фруктов Ex: I could not come owing to another engagement я не мог прийти, потому что был занят … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
owing to — по причине, вследствие, благодаря … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера