Possession Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Possession? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Antonyms, Related sentences, Synonyms, Derivations, Words starting with Possession, Words ending with Possession, Example sentences, How to pronounce and more...

Possession meaning

Word: Possession

How to pronounce: pəˈzeʃn

Noun

Definitions:

1. The state of having, owning, or controlling something.

Example sentences: "He had taken possession of one of the sofas"

2. An item of property; something belonging to one.

Example sentences: "I was alone with no money or possessions"

3. The state of being controlled by a demon or spirit.

Example sentences: "They prayed for protection against demonic possession"


Synonyms:

ownership

property

dominium

seizin

tenancy

demesne

seisin

effects

goods

keeping

control

hands

take possession

enjoyment

belongings

possessions

holdings

stuff

things

dominion

adverse possession

occupation

possess

seize

personal effects

paraphernalia


Derivations:

possessory

possessing

possessed

possessive

possessor

possessively


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Possession in Other Languages...

Spanish: Posesión

German: Besitz

French: Possession

Italian: Possesso

Turkish: Sahiplik


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