The Definition of POSSESS POSSESSIVE POSSESSED
The Definition of POSSESS POSSESSIVE POSSESSED
In this video we discuss the definition of POSSESS POSSESSIVE and POSSESSED. The three words contain the same basic idea but they have widely different meanings.
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What is the difference between:
POSSESS & POSSESSION
POSSESSIVE
POSSESSED
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POSSESS (v.)
Definition: to own, to have as belonging to, to have ownership or control over
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In the picture we see a mushroom cloud from the bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.
Sentence example: Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a military strategy in which nations who possess nuclear weapons would cause the annihilation of both attacker and defender if they were used.
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The word POSSESS is often used regarding a skill, ability or talent a person has
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In the picture we see a ballet dancer.
Sentence example: Dancers possess an amazing agility of both mind and body.
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POSSESSION (n.)
Definition: something owned, or the state of owning something
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The picture shows a door key hanging from a man’s finger.
Sentence example: He took possession of his new apartment on Friday.
Note: took possession is a common collocation
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In the next picture we see young people using mobile phones.
Sentence example: Many young people regard their mobile phone as their most important and valuable possession.
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POSSESSIVE (adj.)
Definition: demanding someone’s total attention or love, seeking to control or dominate someone
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In the picture we see a daughter speaking firmly with her mother.
Sentence example: Her mother was very possessive and out of frustration she blurted out: “Look, stop trying to micro-manage me!”
Note: “to blurt” means to say something suddenly without careful thought beforehand
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A word about grammar . . .
Possessive pronouns show that something belongs to someone. They are:
- my
- our
- your
- his
- her
- its
- their
A possessive noun again shows ownership. Simply add ‘s or just ‘ when the noun ends in an s. e.g.
- the man’s jacket
- the boys’ football team
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POSSESSED (adj.)
Definition:
(1) controlled by an evil spirit
(2) controlled by a strong inner emotion, to be obsessed
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The picture shows a poster for the movie “The Exorcist”.
Sentence example: The Exorcist was a 1973 supernatural horror film which told the story of a 12-year old girl who was possessed by a demon.
Note: The movie was so frightening it provoked extreme responses in many viewers, including fainting, vomiting, or running from the theatre.
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The picture shows a soldier doing rigorous training exercises.
Sentence example: After his accident, he was possessed by a strong will and determination to get back to peak fitness.
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So remember:
POSSESS means to own something
POSSESSIVE means to try to control someone (own them)
POSSESSED means to be controlled by an evil spirit OR a strong emotion (be owned by)
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As you were interested in the definition of POSSESS POSSESSIVE POSSESSED, be sure to check this page about other words which can be confused:
The Difference Between CONVINCE and PERSUADE
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