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possessing

/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/

possessing over

possessinggerund / present participle

/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/

Present participle of "possess" functioning adjectivally.

Translations

обладающий

She is possessing a unique talent for music.

Она обладает уникальным талантом к музыке.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

possessed of

in possession of

endowed with

equipped with

possessingnoun

/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/

Gerund used as an uncountable noun meaning "the act of possessing".

Definitions

The act or state of possessing; ownership.

Possessing stolen goods is punishable by law.

Synonyms

possessverb

possessing

Gerund

possessed

Past Simple

possessed

Past Participle

possessing

Gerund

/pəˈzɛs/

Translations

обладать

She possesses a rare talent for music.

Она обладает редким талантом к музыке.

владеть

He possesses a large collection of vintage cars.

Он владеет большой коллекцией винтажных автомобилей.

иметь

They possess the necessary skills for the job.

Они имеют необходимые навыки для работы.

Additional translations

удерживать

захватывать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

give up

forfeit

lack