Definitions and Examples of possess, own, have
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To have or own something; to hold or control something.
Example
He possesses a rare collection of stamps from around the world.
To have legal or rightful possession of something; to acknowledge or admit that something belongs to oneself.
Example
She owns a small business that sells handmade crafts.
To be in possession of something; to hold or own something.
Example
I have a lot of work to do today.
Key Differences: possess vs own vs have
- 1Possess implies control or ownership over something.
- 2Own implies legal or rightful possession of something.
- 3Have implies simply being in possession of something.
Effective Usage of possess, own, have
- 1Business: Use possess and own in legal and business contexts to describe ownership and control.
- 2Everyday Life: Use have in everyday conversations to describe possession or ownership of something.
- 3Writing: Use these antonyms in writing to add variety and precision to descriptions of possession and ownership.
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Remember this!
The antonyms possess, own, and have describe different aspects of possession and ownership. Use them in legal and business contexts, everyday conversations, and writing to add variety and precision to descriptions of possession and ownership.
