Possesion vs. Possession — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 19, 2023
"Possesion" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "possession," referring to the act or fact of owning something.
Which is correct: Possesion or Possession
How to spell Possession?
Possesion
Incorrect Spelling
Possession
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Possesion and Possession
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Key Differences
Remember "possible," double S in the middle.
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Think: "You need double S's to own something fully."
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Associate "possession" with having something, as in "I 'possess' it."
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"Possession" has two S's in the middle and two at the end.
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Use the mnemonic: "Persons Owning Stuff Say Every Single Item’s Owned Now."
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Definitions
Possession
The act or fact of owning something.
The house is in my possession.
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Possession
Something that is owned or possessed.
My most cherished possession is a family heirloom.
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Possession
The state of being controlled or dominated, as by an idea or emotion.
He was in possession of a great idea.
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Possession
Something owned or possessed
Removed his possessions from the desk.
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Possession
Occupation or control of a piece of property, with or without ownership.
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Possession
A right of occupation and use
The tenant has possession of the apartment until the end of the lease.
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Possession
The state of being occupied or obsessed with something, such as an idea.
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Possession
Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.
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Possession
Something that is owned.
The car quickly became his most prized possession.
I would gladly give all of my worldly possessions just to be able to do that.
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Possession
Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
The car is in my possession.
I'm in possession of the car.
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Possession
A territory under the rule of another country.
Réunion is the largest of France's overseas possessions.
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Possession
The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
Back then, people with psychiatric disorders were sometimes thought to be victims of demonic possession.
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Possession
The condition of being under the control of strong emotion or madness.
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Possession
(sports) Control of the ball; the opportunity to be on the offensive.
The scoreboard shows a little football symbol next to the name of the team that has possession.
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Possession
(Australian rules football) A disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball.
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Possession
(linguistics) A syntactic relationship between two nouns or nominals that may be used to indicate ownership.
Some languages distinguish between a construction like 'my car', which shows alienable possession — the car could become someone else's — and one like 'my foot', which has inalienable possession — my foot will always be mine.
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Possession
The having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command; actual seizin or occupancy; ownership, whether rightful or wrongful.
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Possession
The thing possessed; that which any one occupies, owns, or controls; in the plural, property in the aggregate; wealth; dominion; as, foreign possessions.
When the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.
The house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.
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Possession
The state of being possessed or controlled, as by an evil spirit, or violent passions; madness; frenzy; as, demoniacal possession.
How long hath this possession held the man?
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Possession
(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck);
They took possession of the ball on their own goal line
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Possession
Control or occupancy of a territory or place.
The military took possession of the region.
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Possession
In sports, control of the ball or puck by a team.
Our team maintained possession throughout the game.
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FAQs
Which conjunction is used with possession?
Any conjunction can be used based on the context.
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Which article is used with possession?
"The" as in "the possession of wealth."
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Is possession an abstract noun?
It can be, especially when referring to non-tangible things.
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Why is it called possession?
The term "possession" originates from Latin, signifying the act of occupying or having control over something.
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Which preposition is used with possession?
"Of" as in "possession of the property."
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Is possession a negative or positive word?
Neutral; its connotation depends on context.
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Which determiner is used with possession?
"This" as in "this possession is valuable."
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Is possession a vowel or consonant?
"Possession" is a word that contains both vowels and consonants.
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How is possession used in a sentence?
"The car came into her possession last year."
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Is the possession term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
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Author Spotlight
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
