possession
gb/pəzˈɛʃən/ us/pəzˈɛʃən/
A2
English
~ 2400
tulajdon, holmi, birtoklás, birtokában van, labdabirtoklás, démoni megszállottság, megszállottság
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s possession of [something]
The ring was her most treasured possession.
A gyűrű volt a legbecsesebb tulajdona.
All of his possessions were packed into two suitcases.
Minden holmija két bőröndbe volt bepakolva.
He lost possession of the ball during the game.
The police found stolen possessions in the suspect's car.
Please keep your possessions with you at all times.
Learner examples
This bag is my possession.
Ez a táska az én tulajdonom.
I keep my possessions in my room.
A holmijaimat a szobámban tartom.
She has many possessions in her house.
That watch is his possession.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'possession' with 'ownership'. 'Ownership' refers to the legal right, while 'possession' means physically having something, whether or not you own it.
Meaning
something that belongs to someone
Collocations
personal possession
|valuable possession
|lose possession
|in possession of
|take possession
Synonyms
belonging (Often refers to personal items that someone owns.)
Antonyms
loss (Refers to the state of no longer having something owned.)
Themes
daily life
|law
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that you own or have.
Something that is owned or controlled by a person or group.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
in possession of [something]
She is in possession of confidential documents.
Bizalmas dokumentumok vannak a birtokában.
The team kept possession for most of the game.
A csapat a mérkőzés nagy részében birtokolta a labdát.
Possession of firearms without a license is illegal.
He quickly gained possession of the remote control.
Learner examples
He is in possession of the key.
Nála van a kulcs.
They have possession of the house now.
Most már az ő birtokukban van a ház.
The player lost possession of the ball.
She has possession of important papers.
Common mistake:
Learners might confuse 'possession' (state) with 'possession' (object). For example, 'I have many possessions' vs. 'I am in possession of a document'.
Meaning
state of having or controlling something
Collocations
in possession of
|maintain possession
|gain possession
|illegal possession
Synonyms
control (Emphasizes active power over something rather than simply holding it.)
Antonyms
absence (Refers to not having something at all.)
Themes
law
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The state of having or holding something.
The state of having, controlling, or occupying something.
NOUN
B2
3
The film tells the story of a young girl’s demonic possession.
A film egy fiatal lány démoni megszállottságának történetét meséli el.
Priests performed an exorcism to end the possession.
Papok ördögűzést végeztek, hogy véget vessenek a megszállottságnak.
Some cultures believe in spirit possession during rituals.
Learner examples
The movie is about a girl with demon possession.
A film egy lány démoni megszállottságáról szól.
They believe the man has spirit possession.
Azt hiszik, hogy a férfit megszállta egy szellem.
He was free after the priest stopped the possession.
Common mistake:
Learners might confuse supernatural 'possession' with ownership-related meanings; context usually clarifies.
Meaning
control by an evil spirit or force
Collocations
demonic possession
|spirit possession
|alleged possession
Synonyms
control (In supernatural contexts, refers to domination by a non-physical entity.)
Antonyms
freedom (Refers to being free from such control.)
Themes
religion
|supernatural
Definition
When a spirit or demon controls a person’s body or mind.
The state of being controlled by a spirit, demon, or supernatural force.
Grammar
Dictionary form
possession
IPA
GB/pəzˈɛʃən/
US/pəzˈɛʃən/
Syllables & stress
pos - ses - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ses)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: possession
- Plural: possession, possessions
Word family
Forms
possessions
noun
Core family
Related words
possessor
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
dispossess
verb
dispossession
noun
Expressions
in possession of
1/ˈɪn pəzˈɛʃən əv/
fixed phrase
currently have something in your control
Having something in your control or ownership.
Examples
- He is in possession of stolen goods.
- Anyone found in possession of illegal drugs will be arrested.
lose possession of
1/lˈuz pəzˈɛʃən əv/
fixed phrase
stop having control or ownership
To no longer have control or ownership of something.
Examples
- The team lost possession of the ball in the last minute.
- She lost possession of her passport during the trip.
take back possession
1/tˈeɪk bˈæk pəzˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
regain control or ownership again
To get back control or ownership of something you had before.
Examples
- They took back possession of their land after the dispute was settled.
- The landlord took back possession of the apartment after the lease ended.
take possession of
1/tˈeɪk pəzˈɛʃən əv/
fixed phrase
begin to control or own something
To start to have or control something, especially property.
Examples
- The company will take possession of the building next week.
- She took possession of her late uncle’s estate after the funeral.