noun
possession
puh-ZEHSHN
noun
1
Something that a person owns.
"He packed his few possessions into a single bag."
2
The state of owning, holding, or controlling something.
"The stolen goods were found in her possession."
3
Control of the ball in a sport.
"The team dominated possession in the second half."
4
The state of being controlled by a supernatural force.
"The exorcism was meant to end her possession."
How to Use Possession
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething owned, the state of owning or holding something, or control of the ball in sports.
Common pairings
in possession of
personal possessions
gain possession
Word Forms
possessioned past tense, possessions plural, possessions singular
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Etymology
From Latin possessio, related to possidere ("to possess").