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Engelska

Possess

pəˈzɛs
Mycket Vanlig
~ 2200
~ 2200
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Possess -

To have or own something

Exempel: She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
Användning: formalSammanhang: academic or professional discussions
Notera: Commonly used in legal contexts to refer to ownership.

To have a particular quality or characteristic

Exempel: He possesses great intelligence and creativity.
Användning: formalSammanhang: describing personal attributes or skills
Notera: Often used in formal writing to convey admiration or respect.

To control or dominate something

Exempel: The dictator possessed absolute power over the country.
Användning: formalSammanhang: discussions about authority or influence
Notera: Can also imply a negative connotation of exerting undue influence.

Synonymer för Possess

own

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

have

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

retain

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

keep

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

Possesss uttryck och vanliga fraser

Possessive

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

Possession obsession

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

Possesss vardagliga (slang) uttryck

Got

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

Possess - Exempel

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.

Possesss grammatik

Possess - Verb (Verb) / Verb, presens inte 3:e person singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: possess
Böjningar
Verb, dåtid (Verb, past tense): possessed
Verb, gerundium eller presens particip (Verb, gerund or present participle): possessing
Verb, 3:e person singular presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): possesses
Verb, grundform (Verb, base form): possess
Verb, presens inte 3:e person singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): possess
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
possess innehåller 2 stavelser: pos • sess
Fonetik transkription: pə-ˈzes
pos sess , ˈzes (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)

Possess - Betydelse och användningsfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000.
possess: ~ 2200 (Mycket Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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