B1
owe vs own
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| oweverb/oʊ/ | Meaning to need to pay back money you borrowed, or to feel you should give someone something | Goes with owe money | Example She says she owes her success to her first English teacher. |
| ownadjective/oʊn/ | Meaning belonging to a particular person and not to anyone else | Goes with — | Example After years of sharing, I finally have my own room. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The airline passengers an explanation for the delay.