possible
//ˈpɒs.ə.bəl//
Forms
- Comparative
- more possible
- Superlative
- most possible
- Plural
- possibles
Definitions
1.Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
- Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.
- It's not just possible, it's probable that there will be rain tomorrow.
2.Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
- It's possible for anyone to learn to play the bagpipes.
- Peace between Israel and the Arab countries is "more possible than any time before," says ex-Arab League U.N. ambassador Clovis Maskoud.
- And success in minor degree, in the sense in which he uses the term "success," is only somewhat more possible than success in winning the White House chair.
3.Being considered, e.g. for a position.
- Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales.
4.Apparently valid, likely, plausible.
- Please speak as clearly as possible.
- We should leave here as soon as possible.
- Walk as fast as possible.
1.A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.(colloquial)
- Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.
2.That which is possible for somebody.(colloquial)
Frequency
Overall
Very common· #448
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Common
- General reading & writing
- Very common
- Academic
- Common
- Literature
- Uncommon
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Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle English possible, from Old French possible, from Latin possibilis (“possible”), from posse, possum (“to be able”); see power.
Displaced Middle English acumendlic (“possible”), from Old English ācumendlīċ (“possible”).