Own

Pronunciation: /oʊn/

Definitions of own

noun something that belongs to oneself

Example Sentences

A1 I have my own car.

A2 She has her own business.

B1 He bought his own house.

B2 They started their own company.

C1 The artist has his own unique style.

C2 She built her own empire from scratch.

adjective referring to something belonging to oneself

Example Sentences

A1 I have my own car.

A2 She has her own business.

B1 He started his own company last year.

B2 They designed their own website from scratch.

C1 The artist showcased his own unique style in the exhibition.

C2 She published her own book after years of hard work.

Examples of own in a Sentence

formal She decided to start her own business after years of working for others.

informal I built my own computer from scratch.

slang I gotta do my own thing and not worry about what others think.

figurative He must face his own demons before he can truly move on.

Grammatical Forms of own

• past tense: owned
• plural: owns
• comparative: more own
• superlative: most own
• present tense: own
• future tense: will own
• perfect tense: have owned
• continuous tense: is owning
• singular: owns
• positive degree: own
• infinitive: to own
• gerund: owning
• participle: owned

Origin and Evolution of own

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'own' originated from the Old English word 'āgen' which meant 'possessed, owned, or under one's control'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'own' has retained its basic meaning of possession or control, but has also expanded to include a sense of individuality and identity. It is commonly used in modern English to emphasize personal ownership or responsibility.