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owning

/ˈoʊnɪŋ/
own · ing ˈoʊn · ɪŋ
English Definition
v. having something as property
中文释义
拥有
Significado en Español
poseer, tener
한국어 뜻
소유하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sở hữu
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Example Sentence

Owning a pet requires responsibility.

养宠物需要承担责任。

Synonyms
possessing holding having
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “owning”:

  1. A possessing
  2. B relinquishing
  3. C forfeiting
  4. D renouncing
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A — possessing. “owning” means v. having something as property

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The great joy of ______ a car comes with a lot of responsibility too.

  1. A renting
  2. B owning
  3. C losing
  4. D breaking
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B — owning. “owning” means v. having something as property

Common questions about “owning”

What does “owning” mean?

owning — v. having something as property. In Chinese: 拥有.

How do you pronounce “owning”?

owning is pronounced /ˈoʊnɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: own · ing.

How do you use “owning” in a sentence?

Owning a pet requires responsibility. (养宠物需要承担责任。)

What are synonyms for “owning”?

possessing, holding, having — all close in meaning to owning (v. having something as property).

Is “owning” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. owning appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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