owner — a person who owns something; a person who has the legal right to something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who owns something; a person who has the legal right to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊnər/
Example Sentences
- The cat thinks it's the owner and the human is just the servant.
- She became the proud owner of a vintage bicycle.
- The dog owner was walking three dogs while being walked by them.
owner
NOUN[/ˈoʊnər/]
a person who owns something; a person who has the legal right to something
a person who owns something; a person who has the legal right to something
The wealthy owner sits as a loner, while the humble donor finds true connection
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'āgnian', meaning 'to possess' or 'to own'. Through Middle English evolution, the verb form 'own' developed into the noun 'owner' by the addition of the agent suffix, creating a word denoting one who possesses something.
Breakdown
own (to possess, from Old English āgnian) + -er (agent suffix, denoting a person who performs an action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat thinks it's the owner and the human is just the servant.”
“She became the proud owner of a vintage bicycle.”
“The dog owner was walking three dogs while being walked by them.”
“The phone owner couldn't remember the password to their own device.”
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