possession words

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from the Web

Possession Words

Definition: Possession words are words that express ownership or the state of having or possessing something.

Examples of Possession Words

Nouns

Ownership: The act, state, or right of possessing something.
Example sentence: His ownership of the company was undisputed.
Property: Something owned or possessed.
Example sentence: He sold his property and bought a new house.
Belongings: Personal possessions or belongings.
Example sentence: I packed my belongings in a suitcase before moving.

Verbs

Possess: To have or own.
Example sentence: Tom possesses a rare collection of stamps.
Own: To have as one's possession.
Example sentence: She owns a beautiful house by the beach.
Acquire: To gain possession of or acquire something.
Example sentence: He acquired a valuable painting from an auction.

Adjectives

Possessive: Showing ownership or possession.
Example sentence: The child clutched the teddy bear with a possessive grip.
Owned: Belonging to someone as a possession.
Example sentence: The car was previously owned by a famous celebrity.
Exclusive: Restricting or limited to possession by a particular owner.
Example sentence: The jewelry store offers exclusive designs made of rare gemstones.

Adverbs

Possessively: In a manner showing possessiveness.
Example sentence: She possessively guarded her secret recipe.
Freely: Without being possessed or owned.
Example sentence: The information is available freely on the internet.
Securely: In a way that ensures possession or safety.
Example sentence: The document was securely stored in a locked cabinet.