Definitions

1. verb

past tense of owe; to have a debt or obligation to someone or something

“She was owed a refund for the unused portion of her ticket.”

2. noun

a debt or obligation to someone or something

“He had a significant amount owed to him from his former business partner.”

3. adjective

owing or due to someone or something

“The amount owed in taxes was higher than expected this year.”

4. adverb

in a way that acknowledges or gives due credit to someone or something

“The artist was owed by the critics for her innovative style.”