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property
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "property" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in various contexts, such as discussing ownership, real estate, or characteristics of something. Example: "The property was appraised at a significantly higher value than expected."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Formal & Business
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
Annington has commenced court proceedings to obtain a possession order so that it can evict the squatters and take back possession of the property.
News & Media
Built in 1890 by Robert Walker in Portland stone and listed by English Heritage as a site of special historical and architectural interest, the property boasts a penthouse suite with aerial views of the capital, dozens of rooms, spaces for entertaining, and a secure vault in the basement.
News & Media
Whether or not the EPA's own surveys can be trusted, the move by Republicans to denounce water regulation and pitch it as the enemy of the foundational American ideal of private property might not be a slam-dunk for the American right – even among their core supporters.
News & Media
I want to make sure you can use it as an indirect letter of support for your project so you can go back to Walt [Secord, chief of staff for then-premier Kristina Keneally]." Earlier in the day, Liberal MP Marie Ficarra denied arranging for a property developer to give $5,000 to Eightbyfive to skirt electoral funding laws that prohibited political parties from accepting such donations.
News & Media
After battling through the smorgasbord of showings, landlords and contract negotiations, the property is, to all intents and purposes, yours.
News & Media
Make sure you know whether your property comes with gas, electric, water or internet.
News & Media
The exploration licence encompassed an area including an Obeid property, Cherrydale Farm, which significantly increased in value when the tenement was issued.
News & Media
Four couples won a total of $3.165m on Wednesday night's show after the four apartments they had renovated and furnished during the series sold in a thriving Melbourne property market.
News & Media
The Trans Pacific Partnership, although billed as a trade agreement, includes provisions on intellectual property and copyright that are usually outside the boundaries of trade, critics say.
News & Media
Barry Townsley, a stockbroker who lent £1m; Sir David Garrard, a property developer who lent £2.3m; Chai Patel, head of the Priory Clinics, who lent £1.5m; and Sir Gulam Noon, the so-called "curry king", who lent £250,000.
News & Media
For cities shadows present both a technical challenge – one that can be modelled in 3D and measured in "theoretical annual sunlight hours" lost – and an ethereal one, changing the feeling of space and the value of property in ways that are hard to define.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Consider the context. Use "real estate" when specifically referring to land and buildings, or "asset" when discussing financial value.
Common error
Avoid using "property" when you mean "propriety". "Property" refers to ownership, while "propriety" refers to correctness or appropriateness of behavior.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "property" is as a noun, denoting something owned or a quality inherent to an object or concept. Ludwig examples show it used to describe real estate, possessions, and intellectual rights. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness.
Frequent in
News & Media
64%
Formal & Business
16%
Money
8%
Less common in
Opinion
4%
Arts
2%
Travel
1%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The term "property" functions primarily as a noun, denoting ownership, real estate, or inherent qualities. As Ludwig examples show, it's grammatically correct and sees very common usage, especially in news and business contexts. While often neutral, its implications can become formal when used in legal or economic discussions. Remember to use "real estate" for land and buildings, and to differentiate it from "propriety", which refers to correct behavior. Ludwig AI confirms that "property" is a reliable and versatile term for expressing a range of concepts related to possessions and attributes.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
real estate
Specifically refers to land and buildings; narrower in scope than "property".
asset
Refers to something owned that has value; broader term than "property".
possession
Emphasizes the state of owning or controlling something; similar in meaning to "property" when referring to ownership.
holding
Implies something that is held or owned, often in a financial or investment context.
belongings
Refers to things that belong to someone; more personal and less formal than "property".
land
Refers to the ground and everything permanently attached to it, either above or below the surface.
attribute
Focuses on a quality or characteristic of something, rather than ownership.
characteristic
Denotes a feature or quality that is typical of something; less about ownership and more about inherent qualities.
feature
Highlights a notable aspect or part of something, without necessarily implying ownership.
quality
An inherent or distinguishing attribute or characteristic.
FAQs
How can I use "property" in a sentence?
What's the difference between "property" and "asset"?
When should I use "real estate" instead of "property"?
Use "real estate" when you are specifically referring to land and any permanent structures on it. "Property" is a more general term that can include personal "property" like cars or jewelry as well as real estate.
What can I say instead of "intellectual property"?
Depending on the context, you might use terms like "copyright", "patent", "trademark", or "creative work" to specify the type of "intellectual property" being discussed.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
93%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested