Definition & Meaning of "own"in English

own

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

proper

Examples

Each plant has its own pot in the garden.

She drives her own car to work every day.

to own

to have something as for ourselves

Transitive: to own sth

Examples

She currently owns a small business in the downtown area.

The family proudly owns a historic farmhouse.

to dominate or defeat an opponent, especially in gaming

Dialect

American

Transitive: to own a competition or opponent

Slang

Examples

I totally owned him in that match.

She owns everyone with that sniper rifle.

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