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Aussprache: [oʊ]

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Kontext: „relationship“

(verb) to be required to pay or give something to someone because you took it or received a favor from them. If someone lends you money or helps you with something, you owe them something in return.

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I owe my friend $10 because I borrowed it last week.

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I don't owe anyone money; I paid everyone back.

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Do you owe her anything for helping you with your project?

Kontext: „gratitude“

(verb) to feel that you should be grateful to someone for something they have done for you. It’s about recognizing that someone helped you in a way that you should appreciate.

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I owe my teacher a lot for helping me learn to read.

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I don’t owe him any thanks because he didn’t help me at all.

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Who do you owe for your success in school this year?

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