owner's
|own/er's|
A2
🇺🇸
/ˈoʊnərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈəʊnəz/
(owner)
possessor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'owner' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'āgen', where 'āgen' meant 'own'.
Historical Evolution
'āgen' transformed into the Middle English word 'owner', and eventually became the modern English word 'owner'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who owns', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'owner', indicating something that belongs to the owner.
The owner's car is parked outside.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/02 20:14