possession

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of having or holding something, especially as one's property or right.

  - "The child's possession of a new toy excited her."
  - "The thief was caught red-handed with the stolen possession."

• Noun

  A thing or things that a person or group has, especially as part of a hobby or collection.

  - "My stamp collection is my greatest possession."
  - "His vinyl record collection is an impressive possession."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈzɛʃən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

absence

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Synonyms

owndom , retention , ight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with possession
emotion , motion , devotion , otion , position

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Variants

List of all variants of possession that leads to same result
possession , possessional , possessionless , possessions , self-possession , self-possessions , have in her possession , have in his possession , have in one's possession , have in their possession , vacant possession

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Forms

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possessions, possessing, possessed, possessor

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'possessiou' meaning 'occupation' or 'seizure'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'possession' is often used in the context of paranormal phenomena, such as the belief that an entity can take control of a person's body.

2. In chess, a player can 'possess' a piece by moving it to their side of the board.

3. In the game of Monopoly, a player can 'possess' properties by buying them and charging rent to other players.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ownership: The legal right to possess and control property or resources.

2. Possessiveness: An excessive desire to own or control something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'possession' has been used to describe a powerful emotional attachment or obsession with an object or idea. In art, it can refer to a work of art that is owned by a museum or private collection. In music, a 'possession' can be a rhythm or melody that is unique to a particular genre or region.

How to Memorize "possession"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding an object tightly to represent the concept of possession.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'possession' with the word 'property' or 'ownership'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Possession is nine-tenths of the law' to remember the meaning of possession.

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