possible
/ˈpɑ.sə.bəl/noun, adjective3 syllables
Possible means: capable of happening or existing.
Synonyms for possible28
adjective, as in capable of happening or existing
accomplishable, achievable, doable, manageable, realizable, affirmable, assertable, attainable, come-at-able, contingent, feasible, executable, practicable, viable
Opposites of possible
What does possible mean?4
adjective
1
capable of happening or existing“a breakthrough may be possible next year”
2
existing in possibility“a potential problem”
noun
1
something that can be done“politics is the art of the possible”
2
an applicant who might be suitable
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with possible?1
four syllables
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Possible in a sentence
- In carrying out the plan, you should have reckoned with all possible difficulties.unknown
- Of all the possible reasons, he chose the least expected one.CM
- To us, school was a place to get away from as soon as possible.unknown
- It's possible, though rare, for humans to catch diseases from animals.CM
- He was dismissed, simply because he failed to work as hard as possible.unknown
- If you can't make it, call us as soon as possible.CK
- In theory it is possible, but in practice it is very difficult.bluepie88
- If at all possible, you should go and look into the matter yourself.CK
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Forms of possible
as a noun
- plural
- possibles