Meaning of own in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /oʊn/

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  1. Verb

    own

    Definitions

    1. have ownership or possession of

    Examples

    • « He owns three houses in Florida »
    • « How many cars does she have? »

    Derived terms

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