possession
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for possession, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something that a person owns.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use possession
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin possessio, related to possidere ("to possess").
Full origin of possession →Frequently asked questions
What does “possession” mean?
The word “possession” means something that a person owns. In plain terms, something owned, the state of owning or holding something, or control of the ball in sports.
How do you pronounce “possession”?
“Possession” is pronounced puh-ZEHSHN (/pəˈzɛʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “possession” in a sentence?
Here is “possession” used in a sentence: “He packed his few possessions into a single bag.”
What part of speech is “possession”?
“Possession” is a noun.
Where does the word “possession” come from?
The word “possession” comes from Latin. From Latin possessio, related to possidere ("to possess").
Is “possession” a common word?
“Possession” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “possession” have?
“Possession” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something that a person owns.
What is the difference between possession and ownership?
Ownership is the legal right to something; possession is the state of holding or controlling it, which is not always the same thing. A borrowed book is in your possession but remains the lender's property. In everyday use, though, a person's possessions simply means the things they own.
How do you spell possession — possession or posession?
The correct spelling is possession, with two pairs of double s: p-o-s-s-e-s-s-i-o-n. "Posession" and "possesion" are frequent misspellings; remembering that the word contains four s's in two pairs helps.