Possession

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛʃən/

Definitions of possession

noun the state of having, owning, or controlling something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a possession that I cherish deeply.

A2 She lost her possession in the park yesterday.

B1 Owning a possession comes with responsibilities.

B2 His most valuable possession is his vintage car collection.

C1 The artist's possession of unique talent sets him apart from others.

C2 The possession of power can corrupt even the most noble of individuals.

adjective relating to or indicating possession

Example Sentences

A1 She has a possession of great value.

A2 His possession of the stolen goods led to his arrest.

B1 The possession of a valid ID is required to enter the building.

B2 The possession of a firearm without a license is illegal.

C1 Her possession of multiple properties made her a wealthy individual.

C2 The possession of knowledge is a powerful tool in any field.

Examples of possession in a Sentence

formal The suspect was found in possession of stolen goods.

informal I have possession of the keys, so we can leave whenever you're ready.

slang She's always flexing her designer possessions on social media.

figurative Knowledge is the most valuable possession one can have.

Grammatical Forms of possession

past tense

possessed

plural

possessions

comparative

more possessed

superlative

most possessed

present tense

possess

future tense

will possess

perfect tense

have possessed

continuous tense

is possessing

singular

possession

positive degree

possessive

infinitive

to possess

gerund

possessing

participle

possessing

Origin and Evolution of possession

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'possession' originated from the Latin word 'possessio', which is derived from the verb 'possidere' meaning 'to possess'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'possession' has evolved to not only refer to physical ownership of something but also to the state of being controlled or dominated by something, such as emotions or thoughts.