Possession (Noun)

Meaning 1

The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Self-command
  • Self-possession
  • Will Power
  • Self-control
  • Willpower
  • Self-will

Hypernyms

  • Resoluteness
  • Firmness
  • Resolve
  • Resolution

Hyponyms

  • Nerves
  • Presence Of Mind

Meaning 2

Anything owned or possessed.

Classification

Unique beginner for nouns.

Examples

  • The family's most prized possession was a rare antique vase that had been passed down for generations.
  • Her possession of the rare book made her the envy of all her fellow collectors.
  • The company's possession of the patent gave them a significant advantage over their competitors.
  • The new smartphone was her most recent possession, and she couldn't stop playing with it.
  • The team's possession of the ball for most of the game was a key factor in their victory.

Hyponyms

  • Belongings
  • Holding
  • Transferred Possession

Meaning 3

Being controlled by passion or the supernatural.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

  • Spell
  • Trance

Meaning 4

The act of having and controlling property.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The company's possession of the land was disputed by the local community.
  • Her possession of the painting was confirmed by the artist himself.
  • The possession of the house was transferred to the new owner after the signing of the deed.
  • He took possession of the keys to the car and drove away.
  • The possession of the valuable item was subject to strict security measures.

Synonyms

  • Ownership

Hyponyms

  • Keeping
  • Holding

Related Words

  • Possess (verb)

Meaning 5

A territory that is controlled by a ruling state.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Hypernyms

  • Territorial Dominion
  • Territory
  • Dominion

Meaning 6

(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck); "they took possession of the ball on their own goal line".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Meaning 7

A mania restricted to one thing or idea.

Classification

Nouns denoting goals.

Synonyms

  • Monomania

Hypernyms

  • Cacoethes
  • Mania
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