possessive

[US]/pə'zesɪv/
[UK]/pə'zɛsɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.indicating ownership or control; not willing to share;
n.a word or phrase indicating a relationship of possession;;desire for ownership or control.
adv.in a possessive manner;

Phrases & Collocations

possessive pronoun

possessive form

Example Sentences

she was possessive of our eldest son.

He was very possessive towards her.

she was a jealous and overly possessive woman.

young children are proud and possessive of their own property.

Why should he feel so possessive about some old photos?

Never alter a trademark or pluralize it or use it in the possessive form (unless the mark itself is possessive).Never use it as a verb or an adjective.

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