still owe; outstanding debt
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to still owe (a certain amount) after partial repayment
neutralUsed in financial and accounting contexts to indicate the remaining debt after a partial payment has been made.
I borrowed two hundred yuan from Old Wang, repaid eighty yuan, and still owe one hundred and twenty yuan.
Three hundred thousand has already been repaid on this loan, with two hundred thousand still outstanding.
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The down payment of three hundred thousand has been made on the house, with seven hundred thousand remaining to be paid in installments.
noun
outstanding debt; remaining balance owed
neutralRefers to the specific amount or debt that remains unpaid after partial settlement.
The full amount has been repaid, with no outstanding debt remaining.
Please check the accounts to see how much outstanding debt remains.
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This outstanding debt must be settled before the end of the month.