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Property

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprɒpəti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprɑːpərti/"]/

Meaning of Property

a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions

In simple words: Something that belongs to someone, like a house or land.

Property in a sentence

• The property we bought last year has increased significantly in value.
• You must respect other people's property to maintain good relationships.
• The company owns numerous commercial properties across the city.
• In mathematics, the distributive property is essential for solving equations.
• This research paper outlines the properties of various materials under stress.
• She inherited her grandmother's property, which includes a large garden.
• The property of water changes when it is heated to boiling point.
• Real estate agents often highlight the property’s proximity to schools and parks.

How to use Property

Use 'property' in contexts related to ownership, real estate, or belongings. Avoid in informal conversations where simpler words like 'stuff' might be clearer.

Grammar pattern

property + of + owner

Memory hint

Think of 'property' as 'prop-er-ty,' like a 'proper tree' on your property.

Related words

Collocations with Property

• personal
• private
• common
• protect
• dispose of
• confiscate
• rights
• be the exclusive property of somebody
• be the sole property of somebody
• freehold
• leasehold
• adjacent
• hold
• own
• acquire
• market
• prices
• values
• a man of property
• a woman of property
• freehold
• leasehold
• adjacent
• hold
• own
• acquire
• market
• prices
• values
• a man of property
• a woman of property
• biological
• chemical
• electrical
• have
• possess
• display
• have properties similar to something

Synonyms for Property

• real estate
• estate
• asset
• belonging
• possession

Opposites of Property

• nonownership
• dispossession

Common mistakes with Property

• Confused with 'propriety' which means proper behavior.
• Using 'property' to mean 'properties' when referring to multiple belongings.
• Mispronouncing the word, often emphasizing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Property

What does Property mean?

Something that belongs to someone, like a house or land.

What is the definition of Property?

a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions

How do you use Property in a sentence?

The property we bought last year has increased significantly in value.

Can you give another example of Property?

You must respect other people's property to maintain good relationships.

What are synonyms for Property?

Common alternatives include real estate, estate, asset, belonging, possession.

What is the opposite of Property?

Opposite meanings include nonownership, dispossession.

What words go with Property?

It commonly pairs with personal, private, common, protect, dispose of, confiscate, rights, be the exclusive property of somebody, be the sole property of somebody, freehold, leasehold, adjacent, hold, own, acquire, market, prices, values, a man of property, a woman of property, freehold, leasehold, adjacent, hold, own, acquire, market, prices, values, a man of property, a woman of property, biological, chemical, electrical, have, possess, display, have properties similar to something.

What are common mistakes when using Property?

Confused with 'propriety' which means proper behavior. Using 'property' to mean 'properties' when referring to multiple belongings. Mispronouncing the word, often emphasizing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Property?

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

When should I use Property?

Use 'property' in contexts related to ownership, real estate, or belongings. Avoid in informal conversations where simpler words like 'stuff' might be clearer.

What CEFR level is Property?

"Property" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.