possessing

[pəˈzɛsɪŋ]

possessing Definition

• 1. having or owning something
• 2. demonstrating a particular quality or skill

Using possessing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "possessing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He is possessing a rare collection of stamps.

• Example

  The painting is possessing a unique style.

• Example

  She is possessing excellent communication skills.

• Example

  The team is possessing great potential for success.

possessing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for possessing

• having
• owning
• holding
• containing
• exhibiting
• displaying
• showing

Antonyms for possessing

• lacking
• devoid of
• not having

Phrases with possessing

• possess oneself

  to regain control of one's emotions or composure

  Example

  She took a deep breath to possess herself before delivering the speech.

• possessive pronoun

  a pronoun that shows ownership or possession, such as 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'theirs', and 'ours'

  Example

  In the sentence 'This is my book', 'my' is a possessive pronoun.

• evil possessing

  the idea that a person or object can be taken over by an evil spirit or force

  Example

  The movie portrays a story of a house possessing an evil spirit.

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Summary: possessing in Brief

The term 'possessing' [pəˈzɛsɪŋ] refers to having or owning something, or demonstrating a particular quality or skill. It is often used to describe collections, art, or skills, such as 'He is possessing a rare collection of stamps.' 'Possessing' also extends into phrases like 'possess oneself,' meaning to regain control of one's emotions, and 'possessive pronoun,' which shows ownership or possession.