own

/oʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

to have exclusive possession or control of something

“She owns a small business in the city.”

2. verb

to have a particular characteristic, ability, or quality

“This car owns the road with its high speed.”

3. adverb

in a way that is characteristic of the speaker or a particular group

“This music owns the night with its catchy beat.”

4. adjective

belonging to or associated with the speaker or a particular group

“That’s my own book, I wrote it.”

5. noun

a person’s home or place of residence

“I’m going home to my own.”

6. noun

a sense of pride or satisfaction in something

“I felt a sense of owning the accomplishment.”

7. verb

to attribute or claim something as one’s own

“The artist owns the painting as her own work.”

Synonyms

  • control
  • have
  • possess

Antonyms

  • borrow
  • rent