owned

[oʊnd]

owned Definition

  • 1to have something as one's own
  • 2to possess or control something completely
  • 3to defeat someone thoroughly in a game or competition

Using owned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "owned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He owned a large collection of vintage cars.

  • Example

    The company is owned by a multinational corporation.

  • Example

    She owned the stage with her performance.

  • Example

    The team owned their opponents in the championship game.

owned Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for owned

Phrases with owned

  • owned up to

    to admit or confess to something, especially something that one has done wrong

    Example

    He owned up to his mistake and apologized.

  • self-owned

    a situation where someone embarrasses themselves or makes themselves look foolish

    Example

    He thought he was being clever, but his joke ended up being a self-owned.

  • pre-owned

    used, second-hand

    Example

    The dealership specializes in pre-owned luxury cars.

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Summary: owned in Brief

The verb 'owned' [oʊnd] means to possess or control something completely, as in 'The company is owned by a multinational corporation.' It can also mean to defeat someone thoroughly in a game or competition, as in 'The team owned their opponents in the championship game.' 'Owned' extends into phrases like 'owned up to,' denoting admission of wrongdoing, and 'pre-owned,' meaning used or second-hand.

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