Possess for Dummies

Possess is a word that we use when we talk about having or owning something. It means to have something as your own, to hold it, or to control it in some way. For example, if you possess a toy, it means that the toy is yours and you can play with it or put it away when you're done.

So, if you think about it like a game of tag, when you possess the ball, it's in your hands and you control where it goes. It's the same with possessing something - it's like you have a special tag on it that says it's yours.

There's also another way to use the word "possess," which is a little different. Sometimes people use "possess" to talk about something having control over them. For example, if someone is possessed by a strong emotion, like anger or fear, it means that the emotion has a lot of control over them.

So, in short, "possess" can mean to have or own something, and it can also mean to be controlled by something or someone. It's kind of like having a special tag that says "mine" or being taken over by something strong. We can use this word in lots of different situations, so it's a pretty important one to understand. I hope that makes sense!