own

US /oʊn/
UK /oʊn/
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1.

having something as one's property; belonging to oneself

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I have my own car.
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She made the dress with her own hands.
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personalprivateindividualexclusive
1.

to possess something

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Do you own this house?
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The company owns several properties in the city.
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possesshaveholdcommand
2.

to admit or acknowledge that something is true or valid

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He had to own up to his mistakes.
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She wouldn't own that she was wrong.
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admitconfessacknowledgeconcedegrant
1.

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

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He lives on his own.
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She wants to do it on her own.
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aloneindependentlyunassisted
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own goalown upa taste of their own medicinebe your own masterhold your ownat your own riskin a world of your own