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owns

/əʊnz/
Meanings
  • verb

    has the power or right to possess, use, and control a person, animal, or thing, or to dispose of it as one's own

    - "John owns a house in the countryside."
    - "Sarah owns a dog named Max."
    - "This company owns several patents."
  • verb

    have or hold as one's property or possession

    - "I own a collection of rare stamps."
    - "She owns a beautiful diamond ring."
    - "They own several acres of land."
Pronunciation
  1. /oʊnz/



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Synonyms

beat , best , defeat , have , overcome , overthrow , take , vanquish , possess
Rhymes
Words rhyming with owns
groans , mowns , thrones
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. ones () : each person taking part: one; any person

  2. owes () : be indebted to someone for a payment or return of something; be responsible for an action or failure to act

Variants
List of all variants of owns that leads to same result
own , owned , owning , owns , like someone owns the place , co-own , co-owned , co-owning , co-owns , coown , coowned , coowning , coowns , own up , owned up , owning up , owns up
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

owns (present tense, third person singular), owned (past tense, past participle), owning (present participle), owns (infinitive)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English āwanian, meaning 'to have, possess'. Related to eowian, meaning 'belonging to us'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the concept of ownership dates back to ancient civilizations?

  2. In many cultures, the ownership of land has been a significant factor in social structure and wealth.

  3. The word 'own' comes from the Old English word 'āwanian', which means 'to have, possess'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. property rights: The legal right to possess and control land, resources, or personal belongings.

  2. intellectual property: The legal protection of creative works, inventions, and symbols such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The concept of ownership has been a significant part of human history and culture. It is closely tied to ideas of property, possession, and individual rights. Ownership is explored in various forms of literature, art, and philosophy. For example, in Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus longs to return home to his wife and possessions after being away for years.

How to Memorize "owns"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person holding a valuable object, such as a diamond ring, and thinking 'I own this.'
    - Visualize a house with a 'For Sale' sign and the thought 'I could own this house.'
    - Imagine a dog sitting next to its owner, with the thought 'This dog is mine.'

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'owns' with the idea of having control and possession.
    - Think of a person proudly saying 'This is mine.'
    - Associate the word with the feeling of security and protection.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'OPPOSITE' to remember the meaning: Ownership, Possession, Property, Control, Individual, Security, and Exclusive.
    - Create a mental image of a person holding a valuable object with the words 'I own this' written on it.
    - Use a rhyme or song to help remember the meaning.

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