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Belongings vs Possessions - What's the difference?

belongings | possessions |

As nouns the difference between belongings and possessions

is that belongings is ; possessions or personal items while possessions is .

belongings

English

Noun

(head)
  • ; possessions or personal items.
  • * You may leave your belongings in the cloakroom

    • Usage notes

    * Usually limited to tangible personal property, that is, excluding real estate and financial assets other than currency.

    Synonyms

    * (personal items) personal effects * See also

    possessions

    English

    Noun

    (head) (p)
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