Word a Day
possession
What does possession mean?
possession (noun): the act of having and controlling property.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use possession in a sentence?
- The bank took possession of the land. (Tatoeba sentence #11232166 by Amastan, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce possession?
/pəˈzɛʃn̩/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does possession come from?
From Latin possessiō, possessiōnis.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of possession?
Words related to possession
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “possession” mean?
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
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an institution created to conduct business
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the act of having and controlling property
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something that aids or promotes well-being
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Which word is closest in meaning to “possession”?
character
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community
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situation
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ownership
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