property (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒpərti/
Definition
A thing or things belonging to someone; possessions or assets.
Examples
She inherited a large amount of property from her aunt.
The company has extensive property holdings in the city center.
He was accused of damaging private property.
How to Use property
- property of (prepositional phrase)
- A characteristic or quality that belongs to something. — "The property of elasticity allows the rubber band to stretch."
- own property (collocation)
- To possess something legally. — "It is a fundamental right to own property."
- in property (prepositional phrase)
- Relating to the buying and selling of land and buildings. — "He made a fortune investing in property during the boom years."
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