possessions — things that you own or have with you at a particular time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: things that you own or have with you at a particular time
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈzeʃənz/
Example Sentences
- The minimalist proudly showed off his three possessions: a phone, a book, and a toothbrush.
- When moving abroad, she had to decide which possessions were worth shipping overseas.
- His most prized possessions turned out to be old concert tickets and movie stubs.
possessions
NOUN[/pəˈzeʃənz/]
things that you own or have with you at a particular time
a young woman carefully holds a framed family photo while standing next to open suitcases filled with clothes, books, and personal items. She looks thoughtfully at her cherished belongings spread across the bed and packed in boxes. Her favorite teddy bear sits on top of a stack of books while jewelry spills from a small wooden box. A friend helps her wrap delicate items in bubble wrap, treating each object with care. things that you own or have with you at a particular time
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin possidere (to own, occupy), the word passed through Medieval French before entering English. The term originally meant the state or act of holding or owning something.
Breakdown
possess (from Latin possidere, to own) + -ion (suffix denoting state or condition) + -s (plural marker).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The minimalist proudly showed off his three possessions: a phone, a book, and a toothbrush.”
“When moving abroad, she had to decide which possessions were worth shipping overseas.”
“His most prized possessions turned out to be old concert tickets and movie stubs.”
“The burglar was disappointed to find that the house contained mostly cat toys and empty pizza boxes among its possessions.”
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