How Do You Spell OWNING?

Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊnɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "owning" is spelled with the letters o-w-n-i-n-g. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈoʊ.nɪŋ/. The first sound is the long o sound, followed by the w and n sounds. The vowel sound is pronounced as oh, and then there is an "uh" sound at the end of the word. This word is used to describe the act of possessing something, and is commonly used in business and legal terminology.

OWNING Meaning and Definition

  1. Owning is a verb that refers to the act of possessing, holding, or having legal control over something or someone. It is the state of being an owner or having ownership rights.

    When someone owns something, they have the right to control, use, or dispose of that thing as they see fit. Ownership often implies that the individual has acquired the object through purchase, inheritance, or some other legal means. It signifies the exclusive right to enjoy the benefits and assume the responsibilities associated with the owned item.

    In the context of personal property, owning typically involves physical possessions such as a house, car, or piece of land. However, it can also encompass intangible assets like stocks, intellectual property, or copyrights.

    Owning can also extend beyond material possessions to include less tangible concepts. For example, one can own the responsibility for completing a task or owning up to one's mistakes. In such cases, owning takes on a figurative meaning, implying a personal acknowledgement and acceptance of a duty or error.

    Additionally, owning can be used in the context of relationships, where it signifies the commitment and responsibility an individual has towards another person. For instance, someone may claim to "own" a pet, indicating their role as the primary caregiver and decision-maker for the animal.

    Overall, owning encapsulates the idea of having legal rights and control over someone or something, whether it be physical possessions, responsibilities, or relationships.

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Etymology of OWNING

The word "owning" is derived from the Old English word "āgnian", which means "to possess, to have the rights to something, or to acknowledge as one's own". The Old English term comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*aigana" and is ultimately related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*aik-", meaning "to be master of" or "possess". The term has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning and form since its Old English origins.

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Conjugate verb Owning

CONDITIONAL

I would own
we would own
you would own
he/she/it would own
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FUTURE

I will own
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you will own
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they will own

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have owned
we will have owned
you will have owned
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PAST

I owned
we owned
you owned
he/she/it owned
they owned

PAST PERFECT

I had owned
we had owned
you had owned
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they had owned

PRESENT

I own
we own
you own
he/she/it owns
they own

PRESENT PERFECT

I have owned
we have owned
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they have owned
I am owning
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I was owning
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I will be owning
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