pron

owt

Owt (pron) means anything (a Northern English dialect word). Example: “If you need owt, just give us a shout.”

pron

Anything (a Northern English dialect word).

"If you need owt, just give us a shout."

How to use owt

Learner’s notes

In 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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If you need _____, just give us a shout.

From Old English āuht, the same root that gives "aught."

Origin: Old English

nowt

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.".