pron
owt
owt
Owt (pron) means anything (a Northern English dialect word). Example: “If you need owt, just give us a shout.”
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Anything (a Northern English dialect word).
"If you need owt, just give us a shout."
How to use owt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDialect word meaning "anything," common in Northern England.
When to use it
Regional/informal; typically paired with "nowt" (nothing) in Northern English speech.
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Etymology
From Old English āuht, the same root that gives "aught."
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What does “owt” mean?
The word “owt” means anything (a Northern English dialect word). In plain terms, dialect word meaning "anything," common in Northern England.
How do you pronounce “owt”?
“Owt” is pronounced owt (/aʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “owt” in a sentence?
Here is “owt” used in a sentence: “If you need owt, just give us a shout.”
What part of speech is “owt”?
“Owt” is a pronoun.
Where does the word “owt” come from?
The word “owt” comes from Old English. From Old English āuht, the same root that gives "aught.".
