Posess vs. Possess: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 15, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "posess," and the correct spelling is "possess." Possess means to own or have something.
Which is correct: Posess or Possess
How to spell Possess?
Posess is Incorrect
Possess is Correct
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Key Differences
"Possess" has two 's' sets; think of it as needing to 'securely' possess its extra 's'.
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Oct 14, 2023
Remember the word "possession," which also has two 's' sets.
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Think of the phrase "double the S, double the ownership."
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The word 'possess' is related to 'possession,' both have double 's' in their middle and end.
Harlon Moss
Oct 14, 2023
Divide the word into syllables as "Po-ssess" to recall the double 's'.
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Oct 14, 2023
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Posess and Possess Definitions
Possess
In a legal context, possess means to hold as property.
He possesses land in Florida.
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Sep 15, 2023
Possess
In a spiritual sense, it can mean being controlled by a demon or spirit.
In the movie, the house was possessed.
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Sep 15, 2023
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Possess
To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute
Possesses great tact.
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Possess
To have mastery or knowledge of
Possess a knowledge of Sanskrit.
Possess valuable information.
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Possess
To occupy fully the mind or feelings of
The dancers were possessed by the music.
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Possess
(Archaic) To control or maintain (one's nature) in a particular condition
I possessed my temper despite the insult.
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Possess
(Archaic) To cause (oneself) to own, hold, or master something, such as property or knowledge.
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Possess
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
He does not even possess a working telephone.
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Possess
Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
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Possess
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.
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Possess
Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.).
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Possess
(law) To have control or possession of, but not to own (a chattel or an interest in land).
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Possess
To occupy in person; to hold or actually have in one's own keeping; to have and to hold.
Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.
Yet beauty, though injurious, hath strange power,After offense returning, to regainLove once possessed.
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Possess
To have the legal title to; to have a just right to; to be master of; to own; to have; as, to possess property, an estate, a book.
I am yours, and all that I possess.
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Possess
To obtain occupation or possession of; to accomplish; to gain; to seize.
How . . . to possess the purpose they desired.
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Possess
To enter into and influence; to control the will of; to fill; to affect; - said especially of evil spirits, passions, etc.
Those which were possessed with devils.
For ten inspired, ten thousand are possessed.
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Possess
To put in possession; to make the owner or holder of property, power, knowledge, etc.; to acquaint; to inform; - followed by of or with before the thing possessed, and now commonly used reflexively.
I have possessed your grace of what I purpose.
Record a gift . . . of all he dies possessedUnto his son.
We possessed our selves of the kingdom of Naples.
To possess our minds with an habitual good intention.
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Possess
Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill;
He possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
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Possess
Have ownership or possession of;
He owns three houses in Florida
How many cars does she have?
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Possess
Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas;
What possessed you to buy this house?
A terrible rage possessed her
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Possess
Possess means to own or have control over something.
She possesses a rare talent.
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Sep 15, 2023
Possess
It can also mean to be endowed with a quality.
He possesses great courage.
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Sep 15, 2023
Possess
To possess can mean to gain control or influence over someone.
He was possessed by jealousy.
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Sep 15, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called possess?
It comes from the Latin word "possidere," which means to occupy or own.
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Oct 14, 2023
What is the pronunciation of possess?
Pronounced as /pəˈzɛs/ in American English.
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Which vowel is used before possess?
No specific vowel usually precedes "possess."
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Which conjunction is used with possess?
No specific conjunction is predominantly used with "possess."
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What is the plural form of possess?
Possesses (in the third-person singular).
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Is possess a negative or positive word?
It's neutral; the connotation depends on context.
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Is the word possess imperative?
It can be used in the imperative mood ("Possess it!").
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Oct 14, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in possess?
The stress is on the second syllable, "sess."
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Which article is used with possess?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on context.
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Oct 14, 2023
Which determiner is used with possess?
"The," "a," and "an" can all be used, depending on context.
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