possession — the state of having, owning, or controlling something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of having, owning, or controlling something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈzeʃən/
Korean meaning: 소유, 소지
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**제**션
Example Sentences
- His most prized possession was a baseball signed by his favorite player.
- The team finally gained possession of the ball after 20 minutes of intense play.
- My grandmother's recipe collection is my most treasured possession - even though I can't cook!
possession
NOUN//pəˈzeʃən//
the state of having, owning, or controlling something
She clutched her grandmother's locket, her most treasured possession from childhood.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'possessio' (the act of possessing or occupying), derived from 'possidere' (to occupy, sit in, or have control of), which combines 'potis' (able, powerful) with 'sedere' (to sit).
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📝Examples
“His most prized possession was a baseball signed by his favorite player.”
“The team finally gained possession of the ball after 20 minutes of intense play.”
“My grandmother's recipe collection is my most treasured possession - even though I can't cook!”
“He was charged with illegal possession of fireworks right before New Year's Eve.”
“After watching the horror movie, she joked that her cat's weird behavior must be demonic possession.”
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