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own
adjective
verb
Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
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adjective
Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
“For your own use”
verb
Have ownership or possession of
“He owns three houses in Florida”
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For your own use
Do your own thing
She makes her own clothes
‘ain’ is Scottish
He owns three houses in Florida
How many cars does she have?
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