possession
Произношение: [pəˈzɛʃən]
Слово
Контекст: «ownership»
(noun) having something that belongs to you. When you own a toy, a book, or even a pet, that thing is your possession.
Пример
Her favorite possession is a necklace given to her by her grandmother.
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He realized that he didn't have any valuable possessions after moving.
Пример
What is your most important possession?
Контекст: «control»
(noun) having control or power over something. This can be like a player having the ball in a game, where they are in possession of it.
Пример
The team maintained possession of the ball for most of the match.
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They lost possession of the ball right before the goal.
Пример
Who has possession of the ball now?
Контекст: «state of being occupied»
(noun) when a person believes they are taken over by something like a feeling or idea. It's like when someone feels very strongly about something, almost like it controls them.
Пример
His possession by enthusiasm for learning made him very motivated.
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Her fear did not take possession of her; she faced the challenge bravely.
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Do you think his excitement is a possession of his thoughts?
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