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owed
Ngoại động từ
Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: owedPhân từ 2: owedV-ing: owingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null
This word carries a heavy sense of debt and moral or financial obligation. It creates a psychological tension between the debtor and the creditor, implying an unresolved transaction that must be settled to restore balance. While often used for money, it frequently extends to gratitude or respect. When someone says they owe a person their life, the word shifts from a financial transaction to a profound emotional debt that can never truly be repaid in currency.