possessions (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛʃənz/

Definition

Things that someone owns; personal property.

Examples

• She packed all her earthly possessions into a single suitcase before leaving the country.

• The fire destroyed many valuable possessions, including family heirlooms and important documents.

• Security guards checked their bags for any prohibited possessions before they entered the concert venue.

How to Use possessions

in possession of (prepositional phrase)

Having or owning something. — "The police found him in possession of stolen goods."

take possession of (collocation)

To begin to own or control something. — "The new owner will take possession of the property next month."

loss of possessions (collocation)

The act of losing one's belongings. — "The flood caused significant loss of possessions for many residents."

Synonyms of possessions

Words with a similar meaning to possessions:

• belongings
• effects
• assets
• chattels

Antonyms of possessions

Words with the opposite meaning to possessions:

• debts
• liabilities

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