What is another word for IOUs?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪuːz] (IPA)

IOUs, or "I owe yous," are a form of informal debt or promises to pay. Synonyms for IOUs include promissory notes, pledges, assurances, agreements, guarantees, commitments, acknowledgments, undertakings, and bonds. Promissory notes are a written promise to pay a specific amount of money on a specific date or upon demand. Pledges and assurances are verbal or written promises to pay back a debt. Agreements and guarantees are formal contracts that outline payment terms and conditions. Commitments and undertakings imply a more significant obligation to repay the debt promptly. Bonds are issued by corporations or governments and offer a fixed interest rate to investors. Whatever the form of an IOU, it is essential to keep a record of payments and receipts to avoid any misunderstandings.

What are the paraphrases for Ious?

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What are the hypernyms for Ious?

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Usage examples for Ious

With a child's fondness for the indigestible, she had once declared that Mrs. Turner's turnovers were "sim-ply de-lic-IOUs," and they had teased their mother ever since to make one for their new friend.
"The Brass Bound Box"
Evelyn Raymond
You really make a man thoroughly bill-IOUs.
"The Worlds Greatest Books Vol. II: Fiction"
Arthur Mee, J. A. Hammerton, Eds.
The three vowels iou, in the termination IOUs, often fall into one syllable, and form a triphthong.
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown

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