Basic Details
Word: Ownership
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The state of having something as ones own.
Synonyms: Possession, proprietorship
Antonyms: Non-ownership, deprivation
Idioms and Phrases
- Take ownership: To accept responsibility for something. Example: "When the project went wrong, she decided to take ownership and fix it."
- Own up to: To admit to something you have done wrong. Example: "He had to own up to making a mistake in his calculations."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Ownership of a pet means taking care of it and providing for its needs.
Example 2: In our class project, everyone showed great ownership over their part of the presentation.
Example 3: The park's ownership has changed hands several times over the years.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of ownership has existed since ancient times, with early civilisations establishing laws to define and protect property rights?
Famous Quote
"The price of greatness is responsibility." Winston S. Churchill
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ownership" mean?
a) Having something to borrow
b) The state of having something as one's own
c) Sharing with someone
d) Paying for something
Answer: b) The state of having something as one's own
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ownership"?
a) Friendship
b) Possession
c) Happiness
d) Journey
Answer: b) Possession
3. What is an antonym of "ownership"?
a) Non-ownership
b) Responsibility
c) Possession
d) Authority
Answer: a) Non-ownership
4. Which sentence uses "ownership" correctly?
a) She has the ownership of a wonderful garden.
b) He ownership the bicycle very fast.
c) Their ownership over the school was ended.
d) I ownership a dog and a cat.
Answer: a) She has the ownership of a wonderful garden.
5. Which idiom relates to taking responsibility?
a) Own up to
b) Walk the line
c) Hit the road
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Own up to
