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The tag showed ownership of the backpack.
What does Ownership mean?
Ownership means being the owner of something.
Dictionary definition
The state or fact of owning something.
Example sentences
Ownership in a sentence
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The family had ownership of the small shop.
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The lesson explained why ownership can include responsibility for taking care of something.
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Practice 1
What does ownership mean?
The correct sentence uses ownership in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to ownership?
Possession is close in meaning to ownership.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses ownership correctly?
The correct sentence uses ownership in context.
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WordOwnership.
Partnoun.
MeaningOwnership means being the owner of something.
ExampleExample: The tag showed ownership of the backpack.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- oh · ner · ship
- Strongest beat
- oh
- Ending
- ship
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on oh.
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Synonyms
Words like Ownership
possessionUse for having or owning something.
controlUse when ownership includes the right to manage something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
borrowingUse when using something that belongs to someone else.
rentalUse when using something temporarily for payment.
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Hint for students
Ownership means being the owner of something.
Common mix-up
Ownership is not the same as borrowing. Ownership means ownership means being the owner of something.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The family had ownership of the small shop. Clue words: family, small, shop. Underline clue words that show why ownership fits instead of borrowing. Now write one new sentence that shows ownership without using the word ownership. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show ownership?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The family had ownership of the small shop." Why does ownership fit better than borrowing?
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