B2noun 1K

Ownership

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈəʊnəʃɪp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈəʊnərʃɪp/"]/

Meaning of Ownership

the fact of owning something

In simple words: having something as your own

Ownership in a sentence

• a growth in home ownership
• Ownership of the land is currently being disputed.
• to be in **joint/private/public ownership**
• The restaurant is under new ownership.
• The business has changed ownership several times.
• The estate passed into public ownership.

How to use Ownership

Use 'ownership' when discussing who has control over something. It's suitable in both casual and formal conversations, but avoid it in very informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

ownership + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'own' + 'ship' - it’s like a ship that you own.

Related words

Collocations with Ownership

• full
• sole
• collective
• change
• transfer
• pass into
• pass
• under (the) ownership
• a change in ownership

Synonyms for Ownership

• possession
• control
• custody
• proprietorship
• title

Opposites of Ownership

• non-ownership
• lease
• rent

Common mistakes with Ownership

• 'Owning' is confused with 'ownership' as a verb.
• Using 'ownership' incorrectly with inanimate objects (should be 'of').

Frequently asked questions about Ownership

What does Ownership mean?

having something as your own

What is the definition of Ownership?

the fact of owning something

How do you use Ownership in a sentence?

a growth in home ownership

Can you give another example of Ownership?

Ownership of the land is currently being disputed.

What are synonyms for Ownership?

Common alternatives include possession, control, custody, proprietorship, title.

What is the opposite of Ownership?

Opposite meanings include non-ownership, lease, rent.

What words go with Ownership?

It commonly pairs with full, sole, collective, change, transfer, pass into, pass, under (the) ownership, a change in ownership.

What are common mistakes when using Ownership?

'Owning' is confused with 'ownership' as a verb. Using 'ownership' incorrectly with inanimate objects (should be 'of').

How do you pronounce Ownership?

US: /["/ˈəʊnərʃɪp/"]/, UK: /["/ˈəʊnəʃɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ownership?

Use 'ownership' when discussing who has control over something. It's suitable in both casual and formal conversations, but avoid it in very informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Ownership?

"Ownership" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.