Possession

Meaning

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

The state of owning, controlling, or holding something.

Example Sentences

The house has been in their family's possession for generations.

The ring was her most valuable possession.

Example Expressions

in possession of

Synonyms

ownership, property, belongings, assets, control, asset, holding

Entry 1

ownership, property, belongings, assets

Entry 2

ownership, control, property, asset, holding

Antonyms

dispossession, loss, absence

Entry 1

dispossession, loss

Entry 2

loss, absence, dispossession

Collocations

take possession, in possession of, personal possessions, illegal possession, valuable possession, personal possession, lose possession

Entry 1

take possession, in possession of, personal possessions, illegal possession

Entry 2

valuable possession, personal possession, in possession of, lose possession