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possessive
adjective
noun
Desirous of owning
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pəˈzɛsɪv
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adjective
Desirous of owning
“Small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys”
adjective
Having or showing a desire to control or dominate
“A possessive parent”
adjective
Serving to express or indicate possession
“Possessive pronouns”
noun
The case expressing ownership
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Small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys
A possessive parent
Possessive pronouns
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