Own ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Own ( adjective )

1. Belonging to or associated with oneself.
2. Having possession, control or use of something.
3. Having exclusive rights to something.
4. Not belonging to someone else.
5. Not shared or belonging to another person.

Origin:

Old english agen, of germanic origin; related to dutch eigen and german eigen.

Examples:

1. She has her own room and can decorate it however she likes.
2. He has a small boat and enjoys spending time on his own.
3. The company has the own rights to the software and can make changes as needed.
4. She took her own car to the party.
5. He wanted to make his own decisions and not be told what to do.

(As a verb)

Own ( verb )

1. Belonging to or associated with oneself.
2. Having possession, control or use of something.
3. Having exclusive rights to something.
4. Not belonging to someone else.
5. Not shared or belonging to another person.

Origin:

Old english agen, of germanic origin; related to dutch eigen and german eigen.

Examples:

1. She has her own room and can decorate it however she likes.
2. He has a small boat and enjoys spending time on his own.
3. The company has the own rights to the software and can make changes as needed.
4. She took her own car to the party.
5. He wanted to make his own decisions and not be told what to do.