possession
Pronunciation: [pəˈzɛʃən]
Word
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?
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