Possession

Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛʃən/

Possession (noun)

  1. the state of having or owning something.
  2. an item or property that someone owns.
  3. the act of controlling or holding something.

Examples

  • Her possession of the house was undisputed.
  • Possession of a car can be expensive.

Common collocations: legal possession, gain possession, possession of property, valuable possession, personal possessions

Synonyms of Possession

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Possession

  • loss of ownership
  • voluntary giving up of control