Výkladový slovník
Angličtina

Possess

pəˈzɛs
Velmi Běžný
~ 2200
~ 2200
Index frekvence a důležitosti slov ukazuje, jak často se slovo v daném jazyce vyskytuje. Čím menší je číslo, tím častěji se slovo používá. Nejběžněji používaná slova se obvykle pohybují od 1 do 4000. Tento index důležitosti vám pomůže soustředit se na nejdůležitější slova během procesu učení se jazyka.

Possess -

To have or own something

Příklad: She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
Použití: formalKontext: academic or professional discussions
Poznámka: Commonly used in legal contexts to refer to ownership.

To have a particular quality or characteristic

Příklad: He possesses great intelligence and creativity.
Použití: formalKontext: describing personal attributes or skills
Poznámka: Often used in formal writing to convey admiration or respect.

To control or dominate something

Příklad: The dictator possessed absolute power over the country.
Použití: formalKontext: discussions about authority or influence
Poznámka: Can also imply a negative connotation of exerting undue influence.

Synonyma Possess

own

To have something as your own property or possession.
Příklad: She owns a beautiful house in the countryside.
Poznámka: Similar to 'possess' but often implies a sense of ownership or control.

have

To be in possession or ownership of something.
Příklad: I have a collection of rare stamps.
Poznámka: Broad term that can refer to possession, ownership, or simply the act of having something.

hold

To have or keep something in one's grasp or control.
Příklad: He holds a key position in the company.
Poznámka: Can imply a more active or deliberate act of possession or control.

retain

To keep possession or use of something.
Příklad: The company retained its top employees during the restructuring.
Poznámka: Often used in the context of keeping something that might otherwise be lost or given up.

keep

To have or retain possession of something.
Příklad: I keep a spare set of keys in case I lose the original.
Poznámka: Focuses on the act of maintaining possession or control over time.

Výrazy a časté fráze Possess

Possessive

Showing a strong desire to own or control something, often excessively.
Příklad: She is very possessive of her belongings.
Poznámka: Derived from 'possess', but focuses more on the attitude or behavior of wanting to possess rather than the act of possessing itself.

Possession is nine-tenths of the law

Whoever physically holds something or has control over it is in a stronger position than someone who merely has a claim.
Příklad: He claimed that possession is nine-tenths of the law in the dispute over the property.
Poznámka: This phrase emphasizes the importance of physical ownership or control over legal rights or claims.

Possess the ability

To have or own a particular skill, quality, or characteristic.
Příklad: She possesses the ability to learn languages quickly.
Poznámka: Focuses on having a specific skill or quality rather than physical possession of an object.

Possess oneself of

To acquire or take possession of something, especially through effort or cunning.
Příklad: He managed to possess himself of the confidential documents.
Poznámka: Emphasizes the act of acquiring or obtaining something through deliberate action or strategy.

Possession obsession

An extreme preoccupation with owning or acquiring material goods.
Příklad: His possession obsession led him to collect rare artifacts from around the world.
Poznámka: Combines 'possession' with 'obsession' to highlight an intense fixation on acquiring possessions.

Possession is a delicate matter

Ownership or control of something can be sensitive or complicated, especially in certain contexts.
Příklad: In their culture, possession is a delicate matter when it comes to family heirlooms.
Poznámka: Acknowledges the nuanced and intricate nature of ownership, particularly in cultural or personal contexts.

Possessive pronoun

A pronoun that shows ownership or possession of something.
Příklad: In 'his car,' 'his' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.
Poznámka: Relates to grammar and language structure, indicating possession through pronouns rather than physical items.

Possess každodenní (slangové) výrazy

Got

In informal spoken English, 'got' is often used instead of 'have' to express possession.
Příklad: I've got two tickets to the concert.
Poznámka: The term 'got' is more casual and commonly used in spoken language compared to 'possess'.

Holding

This slang term is used to indicate someone is in possession of something.
Příklad: He's holding the keys for me.
Poznámka: Using 'holding' implies a temporary possession or responsibility rather than a permanent ownership.

Score

To 'score' something means to obtain or possess it, often with a sense of success or excitement.
Příklad: I scored a new laptop in the sale.
Poznámka: The term 'score' is more informal and implies obtaining something unexpectedly or with luck.

Bag

To 'bag' something means to acquire or possess it, often with a sense of accomplishment.
Příklad: She's just bagged herself a promotion at work.
Poznámka: Using 'bag' adds a sense of achievement or success to the act of possession.

Cop

In slang, 'cop' is used to mean acquire or possess something.
Příklad: I copped the latest sneakers yesterday.
Poznámka: Using 'cop' is more informal and can imply obtaining something through effort or skill.

Possess - Příklady

I possess a lot of knowledge about history.
She doesn't own a car, but she possesses a bike.
The company possesses a large amount of data.

Gramatika Possess

Possess - Sloveso (Verb) / Sloveso, přítomný čas ne 3. osoba jednotného čísla (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: possess
Konjugace
Sloveso, minulý čas (Verb, past tense): possessed
Sloveso, gerundium nebo přítomné příčestí (Verb, gerund or present participle): possessing
Sloveso, 3. osoba jednotného čísla přítomného času (Verb, 3rd person singular present): possesses
Sloveso, základní tvar (Verb, base form): possess
Sloveso, přítomný čas ne 3. osoba jednotného čísla (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): possess
Slabiky, Rozčlenění a Přízvuk
possess obsahuje 2 slabik: pos • sess
Fonetický přepis: pə-ˈzes
pos sess , ˈzes (Červená slabika je přízvučná)

Possess - Důležitost a četnost používání

Index frekvence a důležitosti slov ukazuje, jak často se slovo v daném jazyce vyskytuje. Čím menší je číslo, tím častěji se slovo používá. Nejběžněji používaná slova se obvykle pohybují od 1 do 4000.
possess: ~ 2200 (Velmi Běžný).
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