own
Translation
to own, to possess
Examples
I own a small house.
I own a small house.
He wants a car of his own.
He wants a car of his own.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to possess something I own a small house.
of one's own belonging to oneself He wants a car of his own.
Similar Words
Synonyms: possess, have, hold; Antonyms: lack, need, rent
Etymology
From Old English 'agan', meaning 'to have, to possess'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are the 'one' who has something. The word 'own' sounds like 'one'.