Words / A2

OHN-uh/ˈəʊnə/

The owner is the person something belongs to: the owner of the café, a dog owner, the new owner. Own is the verb: they own the flat; belong to looks from the object’s side. Landlord is the owner of a rented house, and ownership is the abstract noun. Do not say “owner for the car” — owner of the car.

Meaning

The person that something belongs to.

Examples

• “The owner of the café was very friendly.”
• “Please return the keys to the owner.”
• “The owner lives above the shop.”

Good to know

the owner of + thing. Verb: own. Contrast: belong to.

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