| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| owe | verb | To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own., To have or possess, as something derived or bestowed; to be obliged to ascribe (something to some source); to be indebted or obliged for; as, he owed his wealth to his father; he owed his victory to his lieutenants., Hence: To have or be under an obigation to restore, pay, or render (something) in return or compensation for something received; to be indebted in the sum of; as, the subject owes allegiance; the fortunate owe assistance to the unfortunate., To have an obligation to (some one) on account of something done or received; to be indebted to; as, to iwe the grocer for supplies, or a laborer for services. |
| owl | noun | Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits., A variety of the domestic pigeon., To pry about; to prowl., To carry wool or sheep out of England., Hence, to carry on any contraband trade. |
| own | verb t. | To grant; to acknowledge; to admit to be true; to confess; to recognize in a particular character; as, we own that we have forfeited your love., Belonging to; belonging exclusively or especially to; peculiar; — most frequently following a possessive pronoun, as my, our, thy, your, his, her, its, their, in order to emphasize or intensify the idea of property, peculiar interest, or exclusive ownership; as, my own father; my own composition; my own idea; at my own price., To hold as property; to have a legal or rightful title to; to be the proprietor or possessor of; to possess; as, to own a house. |