A2 noun Neutral #344 most common

property

/ˈprɒpəti/

Property refers to something that a person or group owns, such as a house, land, or personal objects. It can also describe a special quality or characteristic that a substance or thing has.

Examples

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1

Be careful with my property; I do not want it to get broken.

Be careful with my property; I do not want it to get broken.

2

The local government is responsible for maintaining all public property in the city.

The local government is responsible for maintaining all public property in the city.

3

Hey, don't touch that; it's my property!

Hey, don't touch that; it's my property!

Word Family

Noun
property
Related
proprietor
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Proper-ty' — it is the stuff that 'properly' belongs to you.

Quick Quiz

The police found the stolen ______ and returned it to the owner.

Correct!

The correct answer is: property

Examples

1

Be careful with my property; I do not want it to get broken.

everyday

Be careful with my property; I do not want it to get broken.

2

The local government is responsible for maintaining all public property in the city.

formal

The local government is responsible for maintaining all public property in the city.

3

Hey, don't touch that; it's my property!

informal

Hey, don't touch that; it's my property!

4

One physical property of water is that it freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

academic

One physical property of water is that it freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

5

The company decided to sell its commercial property to save money.

business

The company decided to sell its commercial property to save money.

Word Family

Noun
property
Related
proprietor

Common Collocations

private property private property
property tax property tax
rental property rental property
intellectual property intellectual property
property value property value

Common Phrases

intellectual property

intellectual property

lost property

lost property

commercial property

commercial property

Often Confused With

property vs proper

'Proper' is an adjective meaning correct or suitable, while 'property' is a noun meaning something owned.

property vs belongings

'Belongings' usually refers to small personal items you carry, whereas 'property' often refers to land or buildings.

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Usage Notes

When talking about houses or land, 'property' is often used as a countable noun. When talking about the general concept of owning things, it is often uncountable.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'property' to mean only a house, but it can also mean a phone, a book, or a scientific trait like 'the properties of metal'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Proper-ty' — it is the stuff that 'properly' belongs to you.

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Word Origin

From the Old French word 'propriete', which comes from the Latin 'proprietas', meaning ownership or a quality.

Grammar Patterns

Countable: 'They own several properties.' Uncountable: 'This land is private property.' Plural form: 'properties'
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Cultural Context

In many English-speaking countries, owning property (especially a home) is seen as a major life goal and a sign of financial success.

Quick Quiz

The police found the stolen ______ and returned it to the owner.

Correct!

The correct answer is: property

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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