Spell Bee Word: own

Basic Details

Word: Own

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To have something as one's property or to be the owner of it.

Synonyms: Possess, have, hold

Antonyms: Share, relinquish

Idioms and Phrases

1. Own up: To admit to something or confess. Example: "You should own up to your mistakes instead of hiding them."
2. Take ownership: To take responsibility for something. Example: "She decided to take ownership of the project and ensure it was successful."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I own a bicycle that I ride to school every day.

Example 2: After saving for a year, he could finally own his own car.

Example 3: It's important to own your opinions and stand by them.

Fun Fact

The word "own" comes from the Old English word "gen," meaning 'belonging to oneself.' So, when you own something, it literally means it belongs to you!

Famous Quote

"You can't own happiness, but you can own a choice to pursue it." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "own" mean?

a) To borrow something
b) To have something as property
c) To lose something
d) To give something away

Answer: b) To have something as property

2. Which of these is a synonym of "own"?

a) Share
b) Possess
c) Give
d) Lose

Answer: b) Possess

3. What is the opposite of "own"?

a) Own up
b) Keep
c) Share
d) Hold

Answer: c) Share

4. Which sentence uses "own" correctly?

a) She own a beautiful painting in her room.
b) They own their home and love living there.
c) I own up my mistakes yesterday.
d) They own of the cake at the party.

Answer: b) They own their home and love living there.

5. What does "take ownership" mean?

a) To physically take something
b) To accept responsibility for something
c) To share what you have
d) To ignore a problem

Answer: b) To accept responsibility for something