nounπShareControl or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights."After the flood, people searched the muddy fields for their lost possessions, hoping to salvage anything that wasn't completely ruined, even though they didn't own the land where the items were found. "propertyassetbusinesseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that is owned."I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that."propertyassetthingeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOwnership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own."After the fire, they lost all of their possessions. "propertyassetfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA territory under the rule of another country."During the colonial era, France had many overseas possessions in Africa and Asia. "politicsnationgovernmentworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity."Back then, people with psychiatric disorders were sometimes thought to be victims of demonic possession."supernaturalreligionmythologysoulmindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe condition of being under the control of strong emotion or madness."The actor convincingly portrayed the character's possessions by demons, his eyes wide with terror and his body contorting in unnatural ways. "mindemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareControl of the ball; the opportunity to be on the offensive."The scoreboard shows a little football symbol next to the name of the team that has possession."sportpositiongameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball."The coach emphasized the importance of quick possessions to move the ball down the field and create scoring opportunities. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA syntactic relationship between two nouns or nominals that may be used to indicate ownership."The thief stole all of his possessions. "grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
