26984 words

properties

11 definitions • 22 examples
1
an object or objects that belong to someone:

Examples:

Both books have "Government property" stamped inside them.
Children need to be taught to have respect for other people's property.
2
a building or area of land, or both together:

Examples:

He owns a number of properties on the south coast.
The notice said "Private property - keep off!"
Yes, I've bought my own house - I'm now a man/woman of property!
3
the legal right to own and use something
4
a quality in a substance or material, especially one that means that it can be used in a particular way:

Examples:

One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.
We value herbs for their taste, but we forget that they also have medicinal properties.
5
a thing or things owned by someone; a possession or possessions:

Examples:

[ U ] The books are the property of the public library.
6
Property is also land and buildings:

Examples:

[ C ] He owns some valuable waterfront properties.
7
a quality that something has:

Examples:

Wool has excellent properties for clothing, since it can keep you warm while letting air in.
9
an object or objects that belong to someone:

Examples:

They haven't yet learnt to respect people's property.
Accepting stolen property is against the law.
The phones are considered to be the property of the company.
10
a building or area of land that someone owns:

Examples:

The number of properties coming on to the market in June increased at the fastest rate since May last year.
buy/sell a property When the owner died, the family sold the property.
11
buildings and land, considered as things to be bought and sold:

Examples:

They made their money in property.
buy/invest in/own property The university owns a lot of property in this part of town.
The expense to each property owner will be more than $200,000.
Property prices are very high in that area.

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