property
word
Definition
Something that belongs to a person, company, or organization. It can mean things you own in general, or specifically land and buildings.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in legal, business, and real-estate contexts. 'Property' can be uncountable for possessions in general ('private property') or countable for a piece of real estate ('a property'). Do not confuse it with 'characteristic', which is a scientific/math meaning.
Example Sentences
This property belongs to my uncle.
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The company owns a lot of property downtown.
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The police protected private property during the protest.
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They want to buy a property near the beach.
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If you damage school property, you'll have to pay for it.
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We looked at three properties this weekend, but none of them felt right.
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