iou
IOU
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Definitions of iou word
- noun iou promissory note 1
- countable noun iou An IOU is a written promise that you will pay back some money that you have borrowed. IOU is an abbreviation for 'I owe you'. 0
- noun iou a written promise or reminder to pay a debt 0
- noun iou an informally written, signed acknowledgment of a specified debt, characteristically bearing the letters IOU 0
- noun iou An informal written note promising to pay the stated sum. 0
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Origin of iou
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; representing I owe you
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Parts of speech for Iou
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
iou popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for iou
noun iou
- chit — A chit is a short official note, such as a receipt, an order, or a memo, usually signed by someone in authority.
- debenture — A debenture is a type of savings bond which offers a fixed rate of interest over a long period. Debentures are usually issued by a company or a government agency.
- bill — A bill is a written statement of money that you owe for goods or services.
- debt — A debt is a sum of money that you owe someone.
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