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propertya thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːpərti/

Korean meaning: 재산, 소유물

Korean pronunciation: **프라**퍼티

Example Sentences

  • The cat burglar was shocked to discover that the 'valuable property' was just a collection of vintage socks.
  • This property has been in our family for three generations.
  • One unusual property of this fabric is that it changes color in sunlight.

property

NOUN

//ˈprɑːpərti//

a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively

property concept
💡 Concept

A homeowner displays their property documents during a valuation meeting

property rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Manage your property properly, or face poverty.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈprɑːpərti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprɒpəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootpropri-
Suffix--ty

Origin

From Old French 'propriete' and Latin 'proprietas', derived from 'proprius' meaning 'one's own' or 'particular to oneself'. The word entered English in the 13th century through Norman French influence.

🎵Rhyme

properlypovertynovelty
properly
poverty
novelty

🔗Collocations

real property
private property
property rights
property value
intellectual property
property tax
chemical properties

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat burglar was shocked to discover that the 'valuable property' was just a collection of vintage socks.

This property has been in our family for three generations.

One unusual property of this fabric is that it changes color in sunlight.

😄 Fun example

The real estate agent promised the property had 'unique character' - turns out it was haunted by a ghost who only ate pizza.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

assetpossessionestatebelongingswealth

Antonyms

liabilitydebtpoverty

Related

ownerlandlordtenantmortgageinvestment

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