Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   possession

   /pəˈzɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the state of having, owning, or controlling something: "she had taken possession of the sofa" Similar ownershipproprietorshipcontrolhandskeepingcarecustodychargeholdtitleguardianship
   • ▪ visible power or control over something, as distinct from lawful ownership; holding or occupancy as distinct from ownership: "the landlord wishes to gain possession of the accommodation" Similar occupancytenureoccupationholdingtenancy
   • ▪ the state of possessing an illegal drug: informal "they're charged with possession"
   • ▪ (in soccer, rugby, and other ball games) temporary control of the ball by a player or team: "the ball hit a defender and Brown's quick reaction put him in possession"
   • 2. something that is owned or possessed: "I had no money or possessions" Similar assetthingarticleitem ownedchattelbelongingsthingspropertyworldly goodsgoodspersonal effectseffectsstuffassetsaccoutrementsparaphernaliaimpedimentabits and piecesluggagebaggagebags and baggagechattelsmovablesvaluablesgoods and chattelsinformal:gearjunktrapsclobbertrekvulgar slang:shitcrapdated:dunnage
   • ▪ a territory or country controlled or governed by another: "France's former colonial possessions" Similar colonydependencyterritoryholdingdominionprotectorate
   • 3. the state of being controlled by a demon or spirit: "they said prayers to protect the people inside the hall from demonic possession"
   • ▪ the state of being completely dominated by an idea or emotion: "fear took possession of my soul"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin possessio(n-), from the verb possidere (see possess).

   Derivatives

   • 1. possessionless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • P

     3

   • O

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

     1

   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. brainly.in › question › 57192484Symbolic possession meaning - Brainly.in

   brainly.in › question › 57192484

   • Cached

   Jul 6, 2023 · Symbolic possession is typically a culturally defined and accepted practice, while possession experiences associated with mental health may require professional intervention and support. Overall, symbolic possession carries different meanings and interpretations depending on the cultural and religious context in which it occurs.

3. brainly.in › question › 58659384Possession meaning in bengali - Brainly

   brainly.in › question › 58659384

   • Cached

   Nov 12, 2023 · Possession meaning in bengali - 58659384

4. brainly.in › question › 7613290Meaning of priceless possession - Brainly

   brainly.in › question › 7613290

   • Cached

   Jan 13, 2019 · The influence of someone like George Clooney will be priceless. priceless in British. adjective. 1. of inestimable worth; beyond valuation; invaluable. 2. informal. extremely amusing or ridiculous. priceless in American. of inestimable value; beyond price.

5. brainly.in › question › 57380943Possession meaning in marathi - Brainly

   brainly.in › question › 57380943

   • Cached

   Jul 21, 2023 · Possession meaning in marathi - 57380943

6. brainly.in › question › 56676360Possession meaning in english - Brainly

   brainly.in › question › 56676360

   • Cached

   Jun 2, 2023 · Answer: Hey friend! Posses means to own . so clearly, possession means something that we own or something that belongs to us.

7. brainly.in › question › 56364611Possession date meaning in tamil - Brainly

   brainly.in › question › 56364611

   • Cached

   May 7, 2023 · Possession date meaning in tamil - 56364611. MakaaLODA1585 MakaaLODA1585 07.05.2023 India Languages ...

8. brainly.in › question › 57156692Possession meaning in tamil - Brainly

   brainly.in › question › 57156692

   • Cached

   Jul 4, 2023 · Possession meaning in tamil - 57156692. SerenaSmith2827 SerenaSmith2827 04.07.2023 India Languages ...

9. brainly.in › question › 2970227Mortgage without possession meaning in tamil - Brainly.in

   brainly.in › question › 2970227

   • Cached

   Mortgage without possession meaning in tamil - 2970227

10. brainly.in › question › 57380944Possession meaning in telugu - Brainly

    brainly.in › question › 57380944

    • Cached

    Jul 21, 2023 · Click here 👆 to get an answer to your question ️ Possession meaning in telugu surajkumarsing4575 surajkumarsing4575 22.07.2023

11. brainly.in › question › 57004667Treasured possession meaning - Brainly.in

    brainly.in › question › 57004667

    • Cached

    Jun 22, 2023 · Treasured possession meaning Get the answers you need, now! akashkumar1864 akashkumar1864 ...