As an abbreviation dept
is dept ().
As a verb owe is
to be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
dept
English
Abbreviation
(Abbreviation)
(head)
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owe
English
Verb
(ow)
To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
*1854 , Dickens, Hard Times , Chapter 7:
*:He inherited a fair fortune from his uncle, but owed it all before he came into it, and spent it twice over immediately afterwards.
To have debt, to be in debt.
Usage notes
* The original past tense form was ought, which during Middle English began to be used with indefinite signification and has become a distinct verb. The original past participle has become the adjective own.
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