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property

noun

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Meaning

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A thing that someone owns, or a characteristic of something.

Example Sentence

The old house and its land were considered valuable property.

Usage Note

Used to describe things someone owns, like land, buildings, or personal belongings, or to describe a specific quality or characteristic of a substance or object.

Synonyms

asset possession belonging ownership characteristic attribute

Antonyms

debt liability lack obligation

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