own

Words with a similar base: own

'own'

[own.v.01] as in: have ownership or possession of

Examples:
He owns three houses in Florida
How many cars does she have?

'own'

[own.s.01] as in: belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

Examples:
for your own use
do your own thing
she makes her own clothes
`ain' is Scottish

Origins

					own (English)
├── owen (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── agan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── unnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── unnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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