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   own

   /ōn/

   adjective

   • 1. used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person or thing mentioned: "they can't handle their own children"
   • ▪ done or produced by and for the person mentioned: "I used to design all my own clothes"
   • ▪ particular to the person or thing mentioned; individual: "the style had its own charm"

   pronoun

   • 1. something that belongs to the person or thing mentioned: "your life is your own"
   • ▪ something produced by the person mentioned: "they claimed the work as their own"
   • ▪ something that is particular to the person or thing mentioned: "Stephens' language is very much his own"

   verb

   • 1. have (something) as one's own; possess: "his father owns a restaurant" Similar be the owner ofpossessbe the (proud) possessor ofhave in one's possessionhave to one's namecount among one's possessionshavekeepretainmaintainholdbe blessed withenjoyboast
   • 2. admit or acknowledge that something is the case or that one feels a certain way: formal "she owned to a feeling of profound jealousy" Similar admitallowconcedegrantacceptaccedeacknowledgerecognizeagreeconfess
   • ▪ take or acknowledge full responsibility for (something): "I emphasize the importance of owning our anger and finding ways to control it"
   • ▪ acknowledge paternity, authorship, or possession of: archaic "he has published little, trivial things which he will not own"
   • 3. utterly defeat (an opponent or rival); completely get the better of: informal US "yeah right, she totally owned you, man"

   Word Origin Old Englishāgen (adjective and pronoun) ‘owned, possessed’, past participle of āgan ‘owe’; the verb (Old English āgnian ‘possess’, also ‘make own's own’) was originally from the adjective, later probably reintroduced from owner.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ownOwn Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of OWN is belonging to oneself or itself —usually used following a possessive case or possessive adjective. How to use own in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Own.

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   Own definition: of, relating to, or belonging to oneself or itself (usually used after a possessive to emphasize the idea of ownership, interest, or relation conveyed by the possessive). See examples of OWN used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOWN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OWN definition: 1. belonging to or done by a particular person or thing: 2. alone: 3. without any help: . Learn more.

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   Definitions of own. adjective. belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive. “for your own use” “do your own thing” “she makes her own clothes” synonyms: ain. personal. concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality. verb. have ownership or possession of.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionown adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   adjective, pronoun. /əʊn/ Idioms. used to emphasize that something belongs to or is connected with somebody. It was her own idea. I saw it with my own eyes (= I didn't hear about it from somebody else). Is the car your own? Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish).

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   Definition of own verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryOWN definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use own to indicate that something is used by, or is characteristic of, only one person, thing, or group. Jennifer insisted on her own room. Each nation has its own peculiarities when it comes to doing business.

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   Meaning & use. adjective. That is possessed or owned by the person or thing indicated by the preceding noun or pronoun. 1.a. Old English–. Used after a possessive adjective, or a noun in the genitive, to emphasize possession or ownership: of or belonging to the specified person or thing; individual, peculiar.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOWN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    OWN definition: 1. belonging to or done by a particular person or thing: 2. belonging to someone or something: 3…. Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › ownOwn - definition of own by The Free Dictionary

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    own. (oʊn) adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or belonging to oneself or itself (usu. used after a possessive to emphasize the idea of ownership, interest, or relation conveyed by the possessive): He spent only his own money.