possessing

UK
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/

Translations

possessinggerund / present participle
UK
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
Present participle of "possess" functioning adjectivally.
She is possessing a unique talent for music.
Она обладает уникальным талантом к музыке.
Synonyms
possessed of
in possession of
endowed with
equipped with
possessingnoun
UK
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
Gerund used as an uncountable noun meaning "the act of possessing".
possessverb

possessing

Gerund

possessed
Past Simple
possessed
Past Participle
possessing
Gerund
UK
/pəˈzɛs/
US
/pəˈzɛs/
She possesses a rare talent for music.
Она обладает редким талантом к музыке.
He possesses a large collection of vintage cars.
Он владеет большой коллекцией винтажных автомобилей.
They possess the necessary skills for the job.
Они имеют необходимые навыки для работы.

Definitions

possessinggerund / present participle
Having ownership or control over someone or something; exercising possession.
A possessing interest in the property gives the tenant certain rights.
Exerting a powerful or obsessive influence over a person or thing.
It was a possessing fear that kept him awake at night.
possessingnoun
The act or state of possessing; ownership.
Possessing stolen goods is punishable by law.
possessverb
To have as belonging to one; own.
She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute.
He possesses great talent in music.
To take control of someone's body or mind, typically in a supernatural context.
The ghost was said to possess the young girl, causing her to act strangely.
To dominate or control, especially in terms of emotions or thoughts.
A sudden fear possessed him as he entered the dark alley.
To take control of one’s own emotions; compose or calm (oneself).
He paused for a moment to possess himself before responding.