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possessive

/pəˈzɛsɪv/

possessivenoun

possessives

/pəˈzɛsɪv/

Translations

The possessive form of 'cat' is 'cat's'.

Притяжательная форма слова 'cat' - это 'cat's'.

Definitions

A grammatical term referring to a form of a noun or pronoun that indicates ownership or a relationship to something else.

In the sentence 'Sarah's book is on the table,' 'Sarah's' is a possessive form indicating that the book belongs to Sarah.

The grammatical case that expresses ownership or a similar relationship.

In many languages, the possessive is marked by specific endings or particles.

Synonyms

possessiveadjective

more possessive

Comp.

most possessive

Super.

/pəˈzɛsɪv/

Translations

In English, 'my' is a possessive adjective.

В английском языке 'my' — это притяжательное прилагательное.

Definitions

Relating to or denoting the case of nouns and pronouns expressing ownership.

In the sentence 'Sarah's book', 'Sarah's' is a possessive form.

Having or showing a desire to own or dominate.

He was very possessive of his toys and didn't like to share them with others.

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