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possessionsthings 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
💡 Concept

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

Rich possessions, poor confessions in therapy sessions!
🎵 Rhyme

Rich possessions, poor confessions in therapy sessions!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pəˈzeʃənz/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈzeʃənz/

🌳Etymology

Rootpossess
Suffix--ion

🎵Rhyme

sessionsconfessionsimpressions
sessions
confessions
impressions

🔗Collocations

personal possessions
worldly possessions
material possessions
pack one's possessions
valuable possessions
stolen possessions

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The burglar was disappointed to find that the house contained mostly cat toys and empty pizza boxes among its possessions.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

belongingspropertyassetsgoodsitems

Antonyms

debtsliabilities

Related

ownershippropertywealthbelongingsassets

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