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Possess

pəˈzɛs
非常に一般的
~ 2200
~ 2200
単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。 数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。 最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。 この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。

Possess -

To have or own something

例: She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
使用法: formalコンテクスト: academic or professional discussions
注記: Commonly used in legal contexts to refer to ownership.

To have a particular quality or characteristic

例: He possesses great intelligence and creativity.
使用法: formalコンテクスト: describing personal attributes or skills
注記: Often used in formal writing to convey admiration or respect.

To control or dominate something

例: The dictator possessed absolute power over the country.
使用法: formalコンテクスト: discussions about authority or influence
注記: Can also imply a negative connotation of exerting undue influence.

Possessの同義語

own

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

have

To be in possession or ownership of something.
例: I have a collection of rare stamps.
注記: 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.
例: He holds a key position in the company.
注記: Can imply a more active or deliberate act of possession or control.

retain

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

keep

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

Possessの表現、よく使われるフレーズ

Possessive

Showing a strong desire to own or control something, often excessively.
例: She is very possessive of her belongings.
注記: 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.
例: He claimed that possession is nine-tenths of the law in the dispute over the property.
注記: 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.
例: She possesses the ability to learn languages quickly.
注記: 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.
例: He managed to possess himself of the confidential documents.
注記: Emphasizes the act of acquiring or obtaining something through deliberate action or strategy.

Possession obsession

An extreme preoccupation with owning or acquiring material goods.
例: His possession obsession led him to collect rare artifacts from around the world.
注記: 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.
例: In their culture, possession is a delicate matter when it comes to family heirlooms.
注記: 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.
例: In 'his car,' 'his' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.
注記: Relates to grammar and language structure, indicating possession through pronouns rather than physical items.

Possessの日常(スラング)表現

Got

In informal spoken English, 'got' is often used instead of 'have' to express possession.
例: I've got two tickets to the concert.
注記: 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.
例: He's holding the keys for me.
注記: 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.
例: I scored a new laptop in the sale.
注記: 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.
例: She's just bagged herself a promotion at work.
注記: 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.
例: I copped the latest sneakers yesterday.
注記: Using 'cop' is more informal and can imply obtaining something through effort or skill.

Possess - 例

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.

Possessの文法

Possess - 動詞 (Verb) / 動詞、三人称単数以外の現在形 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
見出し語: possess
活用
動詞、過去形 (Verb, past tense): possessed
動詞、動名詞または現在分詞 (Verb, gerund or present participle): possessing
動詞、三人称単数現在形 (Verb, 3rd person singular present): possesses
動詞、原形 (Verb, base form): possess
動詞、三人称単数以外の現在形 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): possess
音節、区切り、アクセント
possess 2 音節を含む: pos • sess
音声表記: pə-ˈzes
pos sess , ˈzes (赤い音節が強調されています)

Possess - 重要性と使用頻度

単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。 数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。 最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。
possess: ~ 2200 (非常に一般的).
この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。
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