own meaning and definition

OWN verb

Definition of own (verb)

1. have ownership or possession of
   • "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"
   • synonyms: have, possess

OWN adjective

Definition of own (adjective)

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