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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

0wn en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (Internet, Leet, alt-of, alternative, qualifier:computer security, transitive) Alternative form of own (“illicitly take control of a computer system”).
    alt of own
    • Are You 0wned? Bridging the Gaps Real Life Solutions: One of my very first cases was a woman who was being impersonated online by her ex-boyfriend. 2011, James Steele, Anthony Reyes, Richard Brittson, Cyber Crime Investigations, page 8:
    • It's Easier to Get “0wned” Than You Think. 2009, John Viega, The Myths of Security, page 9:
  2. (Internet, Leet, alt-of, alternative, transitive) Alternative form of own (“defeat or dominate”).
    alt of own
    • Our clan will 0wn j00!

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
0wns Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
0wned Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
0wned Tense=Past lexicographic
0wning Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic