own — belonging to oneself or itself
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to oneself or itself
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊn/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it owns the entire house, including my bed.
- She finally owns up to eating the last piece of cake.
- I need to learn to cook on my own before going to college.
own
ADJECTIVE[/oʊn/]
belonging to oneself or itself
A child proudly displays their own decorated bedroom filled with personal belongings
To own your throne, to own your zone, standing on stone — claiming what is truly your own
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'āgen', meaning 'possessed' or 'owned', derived from the Proto-Germanic '*aigaz'. The word is related to the concept of property and possession in early Germanic languages.
Breakdown
From Old English 'āgen' (past participle of 'āgan', to possess) + Germanic root '*aig-' (to own, possess) = own
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it owns the entire house, including my bed.”
“She finally owns up to eating the last piece of cake.”
“I need to learn to cook on my own before going to college.”
“He owns a small bakery in the neighborhood.”
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