"Possession" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Possession" Meaning

The word "possession" can refer to:

1. Ownership: the act of having or controlling something, especially a thing or a group of things.
2. Control or influence: the state of having power or authority over something or someone.
3. Something that belongs to someone: an item or a thing that is owned or controlled by a person or organization.
4. Occupancy or occupancy: the act of taking control of a place or territory, as in "in possession of the land".
5. Psychic or mental hold: a feeling of being attached or fixated on something or someone.

Example sentences:

She gained possession of the house after the divorce.
He was in possession of all the company's assets.
Her boyfriend's touch felt like a strong possession.
The team possessed a dominant victory in the game.
Her mind was in possession of all the puzzle pieces.

"Possession" Examples

5 Usage Examples for the Word "Possession"

1. Ownership

She had possession of the keys to her new house, but hadn't moved in yet.

2. Control or Influence

The company held possession of the market share for several years.

3. Temporary Use

She borrowed the camera from her friend for the weekend, but it was still in her possession on the Monday.

4. Legal Context

The court ordered the defendant to return the stolen goods to the rightful possession of the plaintiff.

5. Emotional Connection

The winning of the championship was a possession of great pride and satisfaction for the coach and the entire team.