possible

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpɒsɪbl̩/
• (America) IPA: /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

Adjective

possible (comparative possibler, superlative possiblest)

1. (usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

   Synonyms: futurable, Thesaurus:possible

   Antonyms: certain, inevitable, impossible

   Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.

   It's not just possible, it's probable.

2. (comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

   Synonyms: achievable, doable, viable

   Antonyms: impossible

   It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes.

3. Being considered, e.g. for a position.

   Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales.

4. Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

   Synonyms: likely, plausible

   Antonyms: implausible

Related terms

• possibility
• potent
• potential
• probable
• improbable
• incidental
• contingent

Translations

• French: possible
• German: möglich
• Italian: possibile
• Portuguese: possível
• Russian: возмо́жный
• Spanish: posible

Translations

• French: possible, faisable
• Portuguese: possível
• Russian: возмо́жный
• Spanish: posible

Translations

• German: möglich
• Russian: подходя́щий

Noun

possible (plural possibles)

1. A possible one.
2. (colloquial, rare) A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.

   Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.

3. (rare) A particular event that may happen.

Synonyms

• possibility
• option

Antonyms

• impossible
• no-go

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