Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Possession.
How to pronounce possession:
US
Possession - as a noun
The act of having and controlling property
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ownership17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Being controlled by passion or the supernatural
A territory that is controlled by a ruling state
The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
self-commandself-controlself-possessionself-willwill powerwillpower17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
firmness13firmness of purposeresoluteness12resolution10resolve10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)
Example: "They took possession of the ball on their own goal line"
Possession - as a verb
To invest with property.
Example Sentences
"He showed off his new possession, a shiny sports car."
"Owning a dog is a great responsibility and a wonderful possession."
"She treasured her grandmother's antique necklace as her most prized possession."
"The police found drugs in his possession during the search."
"Her obsession with material possessions led to a life of unhappiness."
Word Game Points
Is POSSESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, possession is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POSSESSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is POSSESSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, possession is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOSSESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is POSSESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, possession is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOSSESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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