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POSSESSING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Possessing.

How to pronounce possessing:

US

Possessing - as a verb

Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

Example: "He possesses great knowledge about the middle east"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feature10have10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have ownership or possession of

Example: "He owns three houses in florida"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
have10own6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas

Example: "What possessed you to buy this house?"

Example Sentences

"The old house was rumored to be possessing a haunted spirit."
"She had a calm demeanor, always possessing a sense of serenity."
"The artist painted a mesmerizing portrait, skillfully possessing an eye for detail."
"The team displayed an exceptional level of skill, possessing an amazing coordination."
"The rare diamond was known for possessing a brilliant clarity and color."
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Word Game Points

Is POSSESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, possessing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSSESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is POSSESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, possessing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSSESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is POSSESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, possessing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSSESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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