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English - Japanese
Possessed
pəˈzɛst
Very common
~ 1100
~ 1100
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
所有されている (しょゆうされている), 取り憑かれている (とりつかれている), 夢中になっている (むちゅうになっている)
Possessed meanings in Japanese
所有されている (しょゆうされている)
Example:
He is possessed of great wealth.
彼は大きな富を所有している。
She is possessed of a unique talent.
彼女は独特な才能を所有している。
Usage: FormalContext: Describing ownership or attributes possessed by someone.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the idea of having or owning something.
取り憑かれている (とりつかれている)
Example:
He seems to be possessed by a spirit.
彼は霊に取り憑かれているようだ。
She felt as if she was possessed during the strange occurrence.
彼女は奇妙な出来事の間、取り憑かれているように感じた。
Usage: InformalContext: Discussing supernatural possession, often in stories or folklore.
Note: This meaning relates to a belief in spirits or supernatural forces taking control of a person.
夢中になっている (むちゅうになっている)
Example:
He is possessed by his passion for art.
彼は芸術への情熱に夢中になっている。
She is possessed by the idea of success.
彼女は成功のアイデアに夢中になっている。
Usage: InformalContext: Describing an intense focus or obsession with something.
Note: This meaning conveys an overwhelming enthusiasm or fixation on a particular interest.
Possessed's synonyms
haunted
Haunted refers to being inhabited or frequented by a ghost or spirit, giving a sense of being under the influence or control of something supernatural.
Example: The old house was said to be haunted by the ghost of its previous owner.
Note: Haunted specifically implies a supernatural or ghostly presence, while possessed can refer to being under the control or influence of any force or entity.
influenced
Influenced means to be affected or guided by someone or something, often resulting in a change in behavior or thinking.
Example: She was heavily influenced by the teachings of her mentor.
Note: Influenced is a broader term that can encompass various types of impact, while possessed typically implies a stronger sense of control or ownership.
controlled
Controlled indicates having power or authority over something or someone, often dictating actions or decisions.
Example: The dictator controlled every aspect of the country's economy.
Note: Controlled emphasizes the aspect of authority or power, while possessed can imply a more internal or personal sense of being taken over.
Possessed expressions, common phrases
Possessed by
To be completely controlled by a strong emotion or desire.
Example: She was possessed by a desire for revenge.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the influence or control that the emotion or desire has over a person.
Possessed with
To be filled or consumed by a particular feeling or idea.
Example: He seemed possessed with a sense of purpose.
Note: Similar to 'possessed by,' this phrase suggests being dominated by a feeling or idea, often in a more intense or overwhelming way.
Possessed of
To have a particular quality or characteristic.
Example: She was possessed of great intelligence.
Note: This phrase is more formal and is often used to describe inherent qualities or traits a person possesses.
Possessed soul
Refers to a spirit or entity believed to have taken control of a person or object.
Example: He believed his house was haunted by a possessed soul.
Note: This phrase is often used in supernatural or paranormal contexts to describe a spirit's control over a person or object.
Possessed everyday (slang) expressions
Crazy
In informal language, 'crazy' is often used to describe someone who is behaving unusually or irrationally. In this context, it implies being mentally affected or controlled by something or someone, similar to being 'possessed'.
Example: He went crazy after watching that horror movie. Now he thinks he's possessed by a ghost.
Note: While 'possessed' often implies being under the control of a supernatural force, 'crazy' usually suggests irrational behavior or a mental state without necessarily involving possession.
Spooky
When something is 'spooky', it's eerie or frightening, often associated with supernatural elements. It conveys a feeling of being affected or influenced by something mysterious or unsettling, similar to being 'possessed'.
Example: Ever since he visited that abandoned graveyard, he's been feeling spooky, like he's possessed by a restless spirit.
Note: While 'possessed' relates more to control or influence by an external force, 'spooky' describes a feeling of unease or fear caused by something mysterious or frightening.
Freaked out
To be 'freaked out' means to be extremely scared, startled, or disturbed by something. In this context, it suggests feeling overwhelmed or panicked, similar to the sensation of being 'possessed'.
Example: She watched a video of a purportedly possessed doll and got totally freaked out, feeling as though she might be possessed next.
Note: While 'possessed' involves the idea of control or influence by an external entity, 'freaked out' focuses on the intense emotional reaction or fear triggered by a situation.
Hexed
To feel 'hexed' is to believe that one is under a spell or curse, experiencing a run of misfortune or bad luck. It conveys a sense of being negatively influenced or controlled, akin to being 'possessed'.
Example: After she accidentally broke that old mirror, she felt like she was hexed, almost as if she were possessed by bad luck.
Note: While 'possessed' signifies being under the sway of a supernatural being, 'hexed' typically suggests experiencing a period of ill fortune or perceived curse.
Weirded out
To be 'weirded out' means to be made uncomfortable, puzzled, or disturbed by something strange or unusual. It implies feeling affected or influenced in an unsettling way, akin to being 'possessed'.
Example: He found a strange old relic in his attic that weirded him out, making him feel like he was possessed by its mysterious history.
Note: While 'possessed' involves the idea of control or influence by an external force, 'weirded out' focuses on feeling disturbed or unsettled by an odd or unfamiliar situation.
Gone off the rails
When someone is said to have 'gone off the rails', it means they're behaving erratically, impulsively, or unusually. In this context, it implies feeling out of control or influenced by external forces, similar to being 'possessed'.
Example: Ever since he began experimenting with that new form of meditation, he's gone off the rails, feeling almost like he's possessed by a different energy.
Note: While 'possessed' pertains to being under the control of a supernatural entity, 'gone off the rails' typically refers to a state of erratic or unpredictable behavior, possibly resulting from external influences.
Possessed - Examples
The demon possessed the young girl.
He was possessed by a desire for power.
The haunted house seemed to be possessed by evil spirits.
Possessed grammar
Possessed - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense)
Lemma: possess
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): possessed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): possessing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): possesses
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): possess
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): possess
Syllables, Separation and Stress
possessed Contains 2 syllables: pos • sessed
Phonetic transcription: pə-ˈzest
pos sessed , pə ˈzest (The red syllable is stressed)
Possessed - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
possessed: ~ 1100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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