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I think that my favourite animal is a baby possum, or a joey. The face of a really little joey is so divine - so, so gorgeous.
Mem Fox

Meaning of "possum" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POSSUM

possum  [ˈpɒsəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POSSUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Possum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POSSUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

possum

Possum

A possum is any of about 70 small to medium-sized arboreal marsupial species native to Australia, New Guinea, and Sulawesi. Possums are quadrupedal diprotodont marsupials with long thick tails. The smallest possum, indeed the smallest diprotodont marsupial, is the Tasmanian pygmy possum, with an adult head-body length of 70 mm and a weight of 10 g. The largest is the bear cuscus that may exceed 7 kg. Possums are typically nocturnal and at least partially arboreal. The various species inhabit most vegetated habitats, and several species have adjusted well to urban settings. Diets range from generalist herbivores or omnivores to specialist browsers of eucalyptus, insectivores and nectar-feeders.

Definition of possum in the English dictionary

The definition of possum in the dictionary is Also called: phalanger any of various Australasian arboreal marsupials, such as Trichosurus vulpecula, having dense fur and a long tail: family Phalangeridae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POSSUM


awesome
ˈɔːsəm
awsome
ˈɔːsəm
balsam
ˈbɔːlsəm
blossom
ˈblɒsəm
buxom
ˈbʌksəm
cumbersome
ˈkʌmbəsəm
emblossom
ɪmˈblɒsəm
Epsom
ˈɛpsəm
foursome
ˈfɔːsəm
gruesome
ˈɡruːsəm
gypsum
ˈdʒɪpsəm
handsome
ˈhændsəm
lonesome
ˈləʊnsəm
odontoglossum
ɒˌdɒntəˈɡlɒsəm
opossum
əˈpɒsəm
ransom
ˈrænsəm
reblossom
riːˈblɒsəm
threesome
ˈθriːsəm
troublesome
ˈtrʌbəlsəm
wholesome
ˈhəʊlsəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POSSUM

possessionless
possessions
possessive
possessive adjective
possessive pronoun
possessively
possessiveness
possessor
possessorship
possessory
posset
possibilism
possibilist
possibilities
possibility
possible
possible world
possibly
possie
post

WORDS THAT END LIKE POSSUM

alyssum
brush-tail possum
brush-tailed possum
crissum
fideicommissum
grassum
play possum
pygmy possum
ringtail possum
sargassum
sweet alyssum

Synonyms and antonyms of possum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «possum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POSSUM

Find out the translation of possum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of possum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «possum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

负鼠
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zarigüeya
570 millions of speakers

English

possum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Possum
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تمارض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

опоссум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gambá
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পসাম্
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

opossum
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Possum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Opossum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポッサム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

주머니쥐
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Possum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự ngu si
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போசம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

संभाव्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

opossum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

opossum
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

opos
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

опосум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

oposum
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

possum
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

buidelrat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pungråtta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

possum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of possum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POSSUM»

The term «possum» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.772 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POSSUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «possum» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «possum» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about possum

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2 QUOTES WITH «POSSUM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word possum.
1
S. Truett Cathy
Why did the chicken cross the road? To prove to the possum that it could be done.
2
Mem Fox
I think that my favourite animal is a baby possum, or a joey. The face of a really little joey is so divine - so, so gorgeous.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POSSUM»

Discover the use of possum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to possum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
This new edition, published on the 70th anniversary of the book and on the 80th anniversary of Faber & Faber, contains original colour illustrations by the award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler.
T.S. Eliot, 2012
2
Possum Magic
For 30 years Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults alike. Mem Fox's lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, together with Julie Vivas' exquisite illustrations, weave a story of pure magic.
Mem Fox, 2013
3
Possum Living: How to Live Well Without a Job and with ...
Possum Living instructs on practical matters, including how to grow and can food, raise and slaughter rabbits, catch and cook fish and turtles, and distill your own moonshine.
Dolly Freed, 2010
4
Kill the Possum
A girl desperate to live a normal life.
James Moloney, 2008
5
Possum and the Peeper
When Possum is awakened on the first day of spring by a loud noise that won't stop, he and all the other animals, who have also had their winters' sleep disturbed, set out to discover who is making all the racket.
‎2000
6
Possum in the House
A frisky possum leads the family in a frenetic chase through the pantry, kitchen, bathroom, study, and other rooms of the house.
Kiersten Jensen, 1989
7
A Possum's Happy Easter
"Led by his curiosity, Opie ventures back to the home of a special little boy, where he learns the most valuable lesson: the true meaning of Easter"--Back cover.
Jamey M. Long, 2008
8
With the Possum and the Eagle: The Memoir of a Navigator's ...
As told by ace navigator Ralph Nutter, this is the story of two of our country's leading airmen during World War II: Haywood "Possum" Hansell and Curtis "the Eagle" LeMay. 24 photos. 2 maps.
Ralph H. Nutter, 2005
9
A Possum's Happy Halloween
Scary or silly, it's time for you to put on your costume with Opie, a curious little possum, and join the party. Bob for apples, go trick-or-treating and eat lots of candy!
Jamey M. Long, 2008
10
The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum
Master storyteller Thornton Burgess beguiles young readers and nature lovers with another tale about the delightful creatures of the Green Forest and the Green Meadows. 6 illustrations.
Thornton W. Burgess, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POSSUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term possum is used in the context of the following news items.
1
46th Annual Wausau Possum Festival Kicks Off With 'Miss Funday …
'Our staff takes in excess of 10,000 photos during the Possum Festival each year', says Goulding, 'along with many hours of video, and this ... «WTVY, Dothan, Jul 15»
2
Behavior Brief
Hollings's team found that when the devil population declined by 90 percent, possum foraging behavior was indistinguishable from that ... «The Scientist, Jul 15»
3
Possum-control operation alert
A ground-based possum-control operation using traps and cyanide poison in bait bags is being carried out on 11,000ha in the Herbert and ... «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
4
Possum Kingdom Lake
Changes on June 17 show the elevation for the top of the conservation pool for Possum Kingdom Reservoir has been set to the reservoir's ... «Lake Country Sun, Jul 15»
5
The Rally Possum returned to the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on …
This shot from last August shows Oakland's famed Rally Possum making his debut foray across the field. His Tuesday night return, however, ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
6
Win for possum control
An innovative possum control project aimed at boosting native bird numbers in urban areas has won Hawke's Bay Regional Council a local ... «Hawke's Bay Today, Jul 15»
7
Possum Juniors' BYE BYE BIRDIE Opens Today
Possum Point Players' youth affiliate, Possum Juniors are singing and dancing their way toward opening night of their production of the Tony ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
8
Big NC state budget negotiations, environmental hearings -- plus …
(Left to right) Rep. Roger West, R-Cherokee, and House Rules Committee Chair David Lewis explain new proposed possum legislation. «Carolina Public Press, Jul 15»
9
The life you save could be a possum's
I couldn't sleep the other night, so at a little after 3 in the blessed a.m., I turned on the TV. Big mistake. I have 500 channels of TV, and I can ... «Early County News, Jul 15»
10
Hawke's Bay Urban Possum Control A Winner
The Hawke's Bay Urban Biodiversity (HuB) possum control programme was a winner at the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Awards ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Possum [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/possum>. Apr 2024 ».
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