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own

Pronunciation: [/oʊn/]

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own: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use own in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “possession”

(verb) when something belongs to you or is in your control. Like when you have a toy that is yours and no one else's.

Example

She owns a beautiful house in the countryside.

Example

He doesn't own a car, so he takes the bus to work.

Example

Do you own any pets?

How to pronounce own

Pronunciation: [/oʊn/]

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