👉 Belonging to; possessed; proper to. Often marks a possessive determiner as reflexive, referring back to the subject of the clause or sentence.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling “own,” a word that can seem a bit sly, It changes its meaning depending on how it flies. The dictionary gives us clues, a helpful little plea: “Belonging to; possessed; proper to – for you and me!” Think of it like this, let's make it clear, "My own toy," "your own chair," banish all fear! It tells us something is yours , completely distinct, A special thing that isn’t linked to the rest, a distinct. And sometimes, you see, it shows a reflex too, Like “I made my own cake,” shiny and new! It connects back to the subject, clear as can be, Reflecting on who did something, for all to see. "Own" is a possessive, showing what’s true, Belonging solely to someone – just like you! Does that make sense? Any questions to share? Let's discuss with care!