owned

[oʊnd]

owned Definition

• 1. to have something as one's own
• 2. to possess or control something completely
• 3. to 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

Synonyms for owned

• possess
• control
• dominate
• crush
• beat

Antonyms for owned

• dispossess
• lose
• surrender

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.