What is the meaning of own?

verb

  • Have ownership or possession of.
    • usage: "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have"

adjective

  • Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive.
    • usage: "for your own use"; "do your own thing"; "she makes her own clothes"; "`ain' is Scottish"
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