owing

Used with 'to' to introduce the reason something happens.

• The match stopped owing to rain.
• Owing to illness, she missed the meeting.
• Deliveries were delayed owing to heavy traffic.

How to use it: owing to something (The road is closed owing to flooding.)

Similar words: because of, due to, on account of

Common phrases: owing to rain, owing to illness, owing to something

Still needing to be paid to someone.

• Some rent is still owing.
• She paid the full amount owing.
• How much is owing on your account?

How to use it: owing to someone (The money owing to the supplier must be paid today.); owing on something (There is still a large amount owing on the loan.)

Similar words: unpaid, outstanding, due

Opposites: paid

Common phrases: money owing, amount owing, still owing