Cool MateMeaning of Possession
something that you own or have with you at a particular time
In simple words: Having something; ownership.
Possession in a sentence
- His possession of the rare painting made him very proud.
- The law states that possession of stolen goods is a serious crime.
- The team's possession of the ball was crucial for winning the match.
- She felt a sense of possession over her own ideas and creativity.
- During the game, possession changed frequently between the two teams.
- His possession of the same book as her made them instant friends.
- Having possession of your own home is a big achievement.
How to use Possession
Used to indicate ownership. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts. In formal writing, you might say 'the possession of assets' versus in casual conversation, just 'my stuff.'
Grammar pattern
possession + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'possess' like 'possessive' — someone who really wants to own something.
Related words
Collocations with Possession
Synonyms for Possession
- belongings
Common mistakes with Possession
- Confused with 'possessions' as belongings only.
- Using 'possession' incorrectly in plural forms.
- Mixing up 'possessed' with 'possessions'.
Possession appears in
Possession in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
امتلاك
امتلاك شيء؛ ملكية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অধিকার, দখল
কিছু থাকা; মালিকানা।
- GermanDeutsch
Besitz
Haben von etwas; Eigentum.
- SpanishEspañol
Posesión
Tener algo; propiedad.
- Persianفارسی
مالکیت، دارایی
داشتن چیزی؛ مالکیت.
- FrenchFrançais
Possession
Le fait d'avoir quelque chose ; la propriété.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कब्ज़ा, अधिकार
किसी चीज़ का मालिक होना या उसे अपने पास रखना।
- ItalianItaliano
Possesso
Avere qualcosa; proprietà.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Posse
Ter algo; propriedade.
- RussianРусский
Владение, обладание
Наличие чего-либо; собственность.
- Urduاردو
ملکیت، قبضہ
کسی چیز کا مالک ہونا؛ ملکیت۔
- Chinese中文
拥有，财产
拥有某物；所有权。
More words like Possession
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Possession
What does Possession mean?
Having something; ownership.
What is the definition of Possession?
something that you own or have with you at a particular time
How do you use Possession in a sentence?
His possession of the rare painting made him very proud.
Can you give another example of Possession?
The law states that possession of stolen goods is a serious crime.
What are synonyms for Possession?
Common alternatives include belongings.
What is the opposite of Possession?
Opposite meanings include loss, absence, dispossession.
What words go with Possession?
It commonly pairs with family, personal, private, acquire, have, collect, exclusive, sole, illegal, gain, get, obtain, order, in possession of something, in your possession, in full possession of something.
What are common mistakes when using Possession?
Confused with 'possessions' as belongings only. Using 'possession' incorrectly in plural forms. Mixing up 'possessed' with 'possessions'.
How do you pronounce Possession?
US: /["/pəˈzeʃn/"]/, UK: /["/pəˈzeʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Possession?
Used to indicate ownership. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts. In formal writing, you might say 'the possession of assets' versus in casual conversation, just 'my stuff.'
What CEFR level is Possession?
"Possession" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.