소유격을 강조하여 그것이 다른 사람이 아닌 바로 그 사람에게 속함을 나타냄
used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person or thing mentioned
예문:
"She wants to start her own business next year."
"Every student must bring their own laptop to the workshop."
다른 것과 구별되는 그 자체만의 독특하거나 개별적인 특성을 가짐
particular to the person or thing mentioned; individual or unique
예문:
"The small village has its own unique charm during the winter."
"Each artist developed their own style over time."
앞서 언급된 사람이나 사물에게 속하는 물건이나 권리
something that belongs to the person or thing mentioned
예문:
"Why borrow my pen when you have your own?"
"The company treats its employees as if they were its own."
재산이나 물건 등을 법적 또는 실질적으로 소유하고 있다
to have something as one's own; to possess
예문:
"They own several properties across the city."
"Who owns this tech startup?"
어떤 사실이 진실임을 인정하거나 자신의 잘못을 고백하다
to admit or acknowledge that something is the case
예문:
"He finally owned up to his mistakes during the meeting."
"She was forced to own that she hadn't finished the report."
경쟁이나 게임 등에서 상대방을 완벽하게 제압하거나 승리하다
to utterly defeat an opponent or rival; to dominate
예문:
"Our team completely owned the competition last night."
"You got owned in that video game match!"