To possess meaning in English
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Definition
to possess: to own, to hold, to have, to control
This plastic watch is all that I possess: it's the only thing I own.
possessed haunted, bewitched, occupied by a spirit
I was possessed by a demon last night. It entered my body and controlled it all night.
a possession: an object belonging to someone, an asset, property; ownership, control, custody
This clock just came into my possession. I inherited it when my mother died last week.
possessions belongings, things, assets, property
to be in possession of drugs to be carrying drugs, to have drugs
to be possessed: to be occupied by another spirit
Examples
- "My latest mission finds me in possession of a microfiche, obtained from one Edward Moon: intern."
- "Combining exotic Amazonian fruits with the gentle touch of aloe, TigerLily possesses a light, feminine, and fruity scent sure to please women of the most discerning tastes."
- "There is one potential candidate who possesses an impressive profile."
- "I blame it on server at station 12, which I am beginning to suspect is possessed."
- "In this case, you no longer possess the hostage."
- "I have paid for it with my own savings, so I sincerely hope that it remains in my possession."
- "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a high-stress job, must be suffering negative health consequences."
Exercise 1
Choose the best definitions for the terms below.
To "show off" skills is to them.
A "waiver" is a/an .
A "hit tune" is a
To "show off" skills is to them.
A "waiver" is a/an .
A "hit tune" is a
Choose the best definitions for the terms below.
To "show off" skills is to display 1 them.
A "waiver" is a/an legal document 2.
A "hit tune" is a popular song 3
To "show off" skills is to display 1 them.
A "waiver" is a/an legal document 2.
A "hit tune" is a popular song 3
1 display: "To show off (your new shirt)" is to display it, or in the context of clothes, to "wear it". Example: I love singing Karaoke on the weekends so that I can show off my singing talent!
1 possess: To "show off" and to "possess" express different meanings. To "possess" a skill is to have one.
1 desire: To "show off" and to "desire" express different meanings. To "desire" a skill is to want one.
2 legal document: A "waiver" is a legal document which cedes or relinquishes rights when signed. Waivers are often signed in contracts when rights are being transferred or given up, but also before medical procedures, for insurance purposes. Example: Before we pay you for your song, you must sign a waiver giving us the legal right to sell it.
2 check: A "cheque" (UK) or "check" (US) is a written order to a bank to pay for the purchase of goods or services. "Waivers" and "checks" are different things!
2 autograph: An "autograph" is a signature, often one of a celebrity or famous person. "Waivers" and "autographs" are different things!
3 popular song: In the context of entertainment, a "hit" describes something very successful (a film, a song, a book, etc.) A "tune" describes a song. The term explicitly describes the melody or air of a song, but is commonly used to describe a song. Example: Have you heard the new song by Red Zeppelin? I love that tune!
3 sum of money: A "tune" is another word for a song or melody, it is unrelated to money!
3 commercial or advertisement: A "tune" is another word for a song or melody, it is unrelated to advertising!
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