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possession

/pəˈzeʃn/
pos · ses · sion pə · ˈzeʃ · n
English Definition
n. the state of having or owning something
中文释义
拥有，财产
Significado en Español
posesión
한국어 뜻
소유, 재산
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sở hữu, tài sản
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Example Sentence

The painting is now in his possession.

这幅画现在归他所有。

Synonyms
ownership property belongings
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “possession”:

  1. A refusal
  2. B denial
  3. C loss
  4. D ownership
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D — ownership. “possession” means n. the state of having or owning something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The faded old treasure map was her single most treasured ______.

  1. A loss
  2. B possession
  3. C lack
  4. D absence
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B — possession. “possession” means n. the state of having or owning something

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Common questions about “possession”

What does “possession” mean?

possession — n. the state of having or owning something. In Chinese: 拥有，财产.

How do you pronounce “possession”?

possession is pronounced /pəˈzeʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pos · ses · sion.

How do you use “possession” in a sentence?

The painting is now in his possession. (这幅画现在归他所有。)

What are synonyms for “possession”?

ownership, property, belongings — all close in meaning to possession (n. the state of having or owning something).

Is “possession” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. possession appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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