possession
word
/pəˈzɛʃən/
puh-ZE-shuhn
/pəzˈɛʃən/
puh-ZE-shuhn
Definition
The state of having or owning something. It can also mean an object that belongs to someone, especially one they value.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and legal contexts: 'in possession of', 'take possession of'. In everyday English, the plural 'possessions' often means personal belongings. Also used in sports to mean control of the ball, as in 'keep possession'.
Spanish: posesión - pertenenciaPortuguese (BR): posse - pertencimentoPortuguese (PT): posse - pertençaChinese (Simplified): 拥有 - 财产Chinese (Traditional): 擁有 - 財產Hindi: स्वामित्व - संपत्तिArabic: حيازة - مُلكBengali: মালিকানা - সম্পত্তিRussian: владение - собственностьJapanese: 所有 - 所有物Vietnamese: sở hữu - tài sảnKorean: 소유 - 소지 - 소유물Turkish: mülkiyet - sahiplik - eşyaUrdu: ملکیت - جائیدادIndonesian: kepemilikan - milik - barang
Example Sentences
The car is now in my possession.
basic
This ring is her most valuable possession.
basic
The team lost possession of the ball.
basic
Once the papers are signed, the house will be in your possession.
natural
He lost all his possessions in the fire.
natural
We need to keep possession if we want to win this game.
natural