Possessive

B1 8+

Synonyms of possessive

Antonyms of possessive

Collocations of possessive

jealousy
Frequency: 70 %

His jealous behavior towards his girlfriend was becoming a problem in their relationship.

nature
Frequency: 60 %

Her natural talent for music was evident from a young age.

behavior
Frequency: 50 %

His behavioral issues were a result of his troubled upbringing.

instinct
Frequency: 45 %

Her instinctive reaction was to protect her younger brother from harm.

tendencies
Frequency: 35 %

He had a tendency to be possessive in relationships.

Idiomatic Expressions for possessive

  • Phrase: possessive form
    Meaning: a grammatical form that indicates ownership or possession, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and an 's' to a noun
    Usage: The possessive form of 'dog' is 'dog's', as in 'The dog's tail wagged excitedly.'