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Possess
pəˈzɛs
Zeer Veelvoorkomend
~ 2200
~ 2200
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De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Possess -
To have or own something
Voorbeeld: She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic or professional discussions
Opmerking: Commonly used in legal contexts to refer to ownership.
To have a particular quality or characteristic
Voorbeeld: He possesses great intelligence and creativity.
Gebruik: formalContext: describing personal attributes or skills
Opmerking: Often used in formal writing to convey admiration or respect.
To control or dominate something
Voorbeeld: The dictator possessed absolute power over the country.
Gebruik: formalContext: discussions about authority or influence
Opmerking: Can also imply a negative connotation of exerting undue influence.
Synoniemen van Possess
own
To have something as your own property or possession.
Voorbeeld: She owns a beautiful house in the countryside.
Opmerking: Similar to 'possess' but often implies a sense of ownership or control.
have
To be in possession or ownership of something.
Voorbeeld: I have a collection of rare stamps.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: He holds a key position in the company.
Opmerking: Can imply a more active or deliberate act of possession or control.
retain
To keep possession or use of something.
Voorbeeld: The company retained its top employees during the restructuring.
Opmerking: Often used in the context of keeping something that might otherwise be lost or given up.
keep
To have or retain possession of something.
Voorbeeld: I keep a spare set of keys in case I lose the original.
Opmerking: Focuses on the act of maintaining possession or control over time.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Possess
Possessive
Showing a strong desire to own or control something, often excessively.
Voorbeeld: She is very possessive of her belongings.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: He claimed that possession is nine-tenths of the law in the dispute over the property.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She possesses the ability to learn languages quickly.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: He managed to possess himself of the confidential documents.
Opmerking: Emphasizes the act of acquiring or obtaining something through deliberate action or strategy.
Possession obsession
An extreme preoccupation with owning or acquiring material goods.
Voorbeeld: His possession obsession led him to collect rare artifacts from around the world.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: In their culture, possession is a delicate matter when it comes to family heirlooms.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: In 'his car,' 'his' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.
Opmerking: Relates to grammar and language structure, indicating possession through pronouns rather than physical items.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Possess
Got
In informal spoken English, 'got' is often used instead of 'have' to express possession.
Voorbeeld: I've got two tickets to the concert.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: He's holding the keys for me.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I scored a new laptop in the sale.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She's just bagged herself a promotion at work.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I copped the latest sneakers yesterday.
Opmerking: Using 'cop' is more informal and can imply obtaining something through effort or skill.
Possess - Voorbeelden
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.
Grammatica van Possess
Possess - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: possess
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): possessed
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): possessing
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): possesses
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): possess
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): possess
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
possess bevat 2 lettergrepen: pos • sess
Fonetische transcriptie: pə-ˈzes
pos sess , pə ˈzes (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Possess - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
possess: ~ 2200 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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