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possession

Pronunciation: [pəˈzɛʃən]

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Learn how to use possession in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “ownership”

(noun) having something that belongs to you. When you own a toy, a book, or even a pet, that thing is your possession.

Example

Her favorite possession is a necklace given to her by her grandmother.

Example

He realized that he didn't have any valuable possessions after moving.

Example

What is your most important possession?

Context: “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.

Example

The team maintained possession of the ball for most of the match.

Example

They lost possession of the ball right before the goal.

Example

Who has possession of the ball now?

Context: “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.

Example

His possession by enthusiasm for learning made him very motivated.

Example

Her fear did not take possession of her; she faced the challenge bravely.

Example

Do you think his excitement is a possession of his thoughts?

How to pronounce possession

Pronunciation: [pəˈzɛʃən]

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