Owned
ˈoʊnd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo have something as one's property; to possess.
ˈoʊnd
To possess something.
They owned a large piece of land.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a super cool toy, like a robot that cleans your room! If you get to keep the robot and it's just yours, that means you OWN it. Like, "I OWN this awesome robot!"
👶 For kids: Having something that belongs to you.
More Examples
He owned the only copy of the rare book.
The athlete owned the record for the longest jump.
How It's Used
"The company owned several patents."
"She owned a small cottage by the lake."
To control or dominate, especially in a competitive situation; to perform exceptionally well.
ˈoʊnd
To control or dominate.
The new player owned the court.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game, and you're so good that you always win, no matter what. You're basically OWNING the game! It means you're in control and doing really, really well.
👶 For kids: Being the best at something.
More Examples
The artist owned the stage.
Her performance owned the audience.
How It's Used
"The team owned the competition."
"She owned the room with her confidence."
From Old English āgan ('to possess').
Commonly used since Middle English. It's a core verb.
Memory tip
Think of a house you OWN - you POSSESS it.
Word Origin
"to possess"