Synonyms for

Possessions

Verb / pʌˈzeʃʌnz / Another word for possessions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Possessions are things that someone owns, such as property or belongings.

Synonyms & similar words

selfcontrol selfpossession selfcommand possession selfwill ownership monomania willpower belongings property goods assets holdings wealth valuables treasures stuff gear effects estate possessions fortune resources holding belonging chattels gear loot

Synonyms by register

Formal

assets belongings property holdings

Informal

stuff things gear belongings

Literary

treasures riches wares

Antonyms

lack poverty need deprivation emptiness want

Common collocations

  • personal possessions
  • material possessions
  • possessions for sale
  • lost possessions
  • valuable possessions
  • household possessions
  • possessions of the deceased

Word family

noun possession
verb possess
adjective possessive

Usage note

While 'possessions' can refer to any items owned, it often implies tangible goods. 'Possessive' as an adjective refers to a strong desire to own things or a tendency to control others.

Example sentences

  1. I have many possessions that I treasure.
  2. Her possessions were stolen from her car.
  3. He inherited all of his father's possessions.
  4. She donated some of her possessions to charity.
  5. My possessions are important to me.

Quotes

  • The things you own end up owning you. - Chuck Palahniuk
  • I'm not materialistic. I believe in presents from the heart, like a drawing that a child does. - Victoria Beckham
  • Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters. - John Wooden

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