adj
indebted
ihn-DEH-tihd
adj
1
Owing money to someone.
"Many students leave university indebted for years."
2
Feeling grateful for a favour or help received.
"I'm deeply indebted to my mentor for her guidance."
How to Use Indebted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOwing something back — either money, or gratitude for help given.
Common pairings
deeply indebted
indebted to
heavily indebted
Word Forms
more indebted comparative, most indebted superlative
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