Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛsɪv/
noun a possessive form or construction
A1 She doesn't like it when people are possessive of her belongings.
A2 The possessive form of 'dog' is 'dog's'.
B1 His possessiveness over his girlfriend was starting to become suffocating.
B2 The possessive pronouns in English include 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'ours', and 'theirs'.
C1 The author's possessive nature over his work led to conflicts with his editors.
C2 Her possessiveness towards her children sometimes hindered their independence.
adjective showing ownership or possession
A1 She is possessive of her favorite toy.
A2 The possessive mother always keeps a close eye on her children.
B1 He became possessive of his girlfriend and didn't want her talking to anyone else.
B2 The CEO was possessive of his company's success and didn't want to share credit with anyone.
C1 The artist was possessive of his work and refused to sell any of his pieces.
C2 The dictator was possessive of his power and would do anything to maintain control.
formal She exhibited possessive behavior towards her partner, constantly checking his phone and questioning his whereabouts.
informal My sister can be so possessive of her belongings, always marking them with her initials.
slang Don't be so possessive over your friends, let them have their own space.
figurative The artist's possessive grip on his work prevented anyone from making changes to it.
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