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UK//ˈpɜːsənl ˈprɒpəti//US//ˈpɜrsənəl ˈprɑpərti//

Meaning of Personal property

Movable items owned by an individual, such as furniture and vehicles.

In simple words: Things that belong to a person, like clothes or a car.

Personal property in a sentence

  • He filed an insurance claim for his personal property after the burglary.
  • The lease agreement covered both personal property and real estate.
  • During the divorce, they had to divide their personal property fairly.
  • Students living in dorms must ensure their personal property is secure.
  • The law protects personal property from being taken without compensation.

How to use Personal property

Used in legal and financial contexts to refer to movable belongings. Not appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'personal' as your own, and 'property' as your stuff.

Related words

Collocations with Personal property

  • personal property insurance
  • personal property rights
  • personal property tax

Synonyms for Personal property

  • possessions
  • belongings
  • assets
  • goods
  • chattels

Common mistakes with Personal property

  • Confused with 'real property' which refers to land and buildings.
  • Using it to refer to intangible items like copyrights or patents.

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Frequently asked questions about Personal property

What does Personal property mean?

Things that belong to a person, like clothes or a car.

What is the definition of Personal property?

Movable items owned by an individual, such as furniture and vehicles.

How do you use Personal property in a sentence?

He filed an insurance claim for his personal property after the burglary.

Can you give another example of Personal property?

The lease agreement covered both personal property and real estate.

What are synonyms for Personal property?

Common alternatives include possessions, belongings, assets, goods, chattels.

What words go with Personal property?

It commonly pairs with personal property insurance, personal property rights, personal property tax.

What are common mistakes when using Personal property?

Confused with 'real property' which refers to land and buildings. Using it to refer to intangible items like copyrights or patents.

How do you pronounce Personal property?

US: //ˈpɜrsənəl ˈprɑpərti//, UK: //ˈpɜːsənl ˈprɒpəti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Personal property?

Used in legal and financial contexts to refer to movable belongings. Not appropriate in casual conversations.