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possessing

verb
puh-ZES-ing/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/

1 meaning of possessing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of possess. Use this form for the ongoing action of having or owning something.

    She felt calm, possessing everything she needed for the long trip.

    Possessing a library card lets you borrow books for free.

    Note

possessing is a form of possess

possess, verb: To own something or have it as yours. Full entry

Forms
possesspossesses he/she/itpossessing -ing formpossessed past tense, past participle
Spelling
possess → possessing: add -ing

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