"Possessive" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Possessive" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Possessive

"Possessive" Meaning

A possessive noun or pronoun is used to indicate that something belongs to someone or something. It shows ownership or connection.

Examples:

John's book (the book belongs to John)
My car (the car belongs to me)
The dog's bowl (the bowl belongs to the dog)

Possessive nouns can be formed by adding 's' or 'es' or 'apostrophe + s' to the end of a noun:

S (for singular nouns): cat → cat's
Es (for plural nouns): dogs → dogs'
Apostrophe + s (for nouns ending in 'y'): city → city's

Note that some plural nouns don't form the possessive by adding 's, but by using an apostrophe + s: children → children's.

"Possessive" Examples

Possessive Suffixes

The possessive suffix is used to show that something belongs to someone or something.

Singular Nouns: Add '-s' for singular nouns ending in a consonant sound, and 's for singular nouns ending in a vowel sound.

My friend's car. (Here, the word "friend" ends with a vowel sound, so we add 's.)
The cat's ball. (Here, the word "cat" ends with a consonant sound, so we add -s.)
Plural Nouns: Add 's' to make the possessive form. Some words need an apostrophe added as well.

The children's toys. (Here, we add 's to "children" and add an apostrophe as well.)
The cats' toys. (Here, it's more common to add an apostrophe after "cats" and then "s".)
Irregular Plurals: Do the same process as for singular nouns, considering the last sound of the noun.

The bus's wheels. (The word "bus" becomes "bus's".)

"Possessive" Similar Words

Posse

Posses

Possess

Possessed

To have or show a feeling or quality of strong interest or enthusiasm for something.

Possesses

To have or hold something as a possession. Example: "She possesses a valuable diamond ring." Or to have a particular quality or property. Example: "He possesses a talent for music."

Possessing

Possession

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.

Possessions

Possessively

Possessiveness

Possessives

Possessor

Possessors

Possessors refer to individuals or entities that have ownership, control, or dominion over something, such as possessions, properties, assets, or objects. They are the people or entities that hold a claim or title to something, giving them the right to use, manage, and dispose of it as they see fit. For example: The new car was sold to the fortunate buyers, making them the possessors of the vehicle. The company is the primary possessor of the brand's intellectual property. The landlord is the possessor of the rental property. In general, possessors have a degree of control or ownership over something, and they are responsible for its upkeep, maintenance, and management.

Possessory

Possessory refers to the state of being in possession or retaining possession of something, or pertains to ownership or the right to possession. Example: "In a possessory dispute, the court must determine who has the right to possess the property." Synonyms: owner, possessive, ownership. Antonyms: relinquish, surrender, relinquishing.

Posset

A posset is a warm, milky drink traditionally made with a mixture of wine, milk, or broth, often sweetened with honey or spices, and typically served as a comforting or medicinal remedy, especially for the common cold. It may have been invented by ancient Romans. In modern times, posset is often made with cream, sugar, and spices, and often served as a warm or cold dessert.