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POSSESSION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Possession.

How to pronounce possession:

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Possession - as a noun

The act of having and controlling property

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ownership
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Being controlled by passion or the supernatural

A mania restricted to one thing or idea

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monomania

A territory that is controlled by a ruling state

The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
self-commandself-controlself-possessionself-willwill powerwillpower
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
firmnessfirmness of purposeresolutenessresolutionresolve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)

Example: "They took possession of the ball on their own goal line"

Possession - as a verb

To invest with property.

Example Sentences

"He showed off his new possession, a shiny sports car."
"Owning a dog is a great responsibility and a wonderful possession."
"She treasured her grandmother's antique necklace as her most prized possession."
"The police found drugs in his possession during the search."
"Her obsession with material possessions led to a life of unhappiness."
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Word Game Points

Is POSSESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, possession is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSSESSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is POSSESSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, possession is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSSESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is POSSESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, possession is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSSESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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