possible

[ pos-uh-buhl ]

/ ˈpɒs ə bəl /

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adjective

that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.: a disease with no possible cure.

that may be true or may be the case, as something concerning which one has no knowledge to the contrary: It is possible that he has already gone.

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Origin of possible

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin possibilis “that may be done,” equivalent to poss(e) “to be able” (see posse) + -ibilis-ible

synonym study for possible

1. Possible, feasible, practicable refer to that which may come about or take place without prevention by serious obstacles. That which is possible is naturally able or even likely to happen, other circumstances being equal: Discovery of a new source of plutonium may be possible. Feasible refers to the ease with which something can be done and implies a high degree of desirability for doing it: This plan is the most feasible. Practicable applies to that which can be done with the means that are at hand and with conditions as they are: We ascended the slope as far as was practicable.

OTHER WORDS FROM possible

non·pos·si·ble, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH possible

possible , practicable, practical (see synonym study at the current entry)

Words nearby possible

possessive adjective, possessive pronoun, possessory, posset, possibility, possible, possible world, possibly, possibly extinct, possibly extinct in the wild, possie

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Example sentences from the Web for possible

It’s also possible to add new faces for the first time straight from the watch.
Apple Watch Series 6 first impressions: A stretchy addition looks great|Aaron Pressman|September 17, 2020|Fortune
This means that this seems far more just about grabbing as much information as possible.
Podcast: COVID-19 is helping turn Brazil into a surveillance state|Anthony Green|September 16, 2020|MIT Technology Review
The Tubbs Fire, as it was called, shouldn’t have been possible.
Climate Change Will Force a New American Migration|by Abrahm Lustgarten, photography by Meridith Kohut|September 15, 2020|ProPublica
The headline was featured prominently in ads run by the Bry campaign, and the headline would not have been possible without Forged Footnote 15.
Politics Report: Forged Footnote 15|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|September 12, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Below, Bloomberg takes a look at possible successors to the current executives in charge of each major Apple division.
Apple’s leadership evolves ahead of a post-Tim Cook era|radmarya|September 12, 2020|Fortune
The plan is to stretch it out as long as possible, then probably forget about it, and then suddenly remember it.
‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS|Marlow Stern|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Therefore, it is not possible for any F-35 schedule to include a video data link or infrared pointer at this point.
Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal|Dave Majumdar|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Few reports of his mental illness discuss lead poisoning as a possible reason for his mental deterioration.
Wrestler Mark Schultz Hates the ‘Sickening and Insulting Lies’ of ‘Foxcatcher’|Rich Goldstein|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And now to this list of New York pols who refuse to go away, it may be possible to add another name: Vito Fossella.
Will Dirty Pol Vito Fossella Replace Dirty Pol Michael Grimm?|David Freedlander|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He cited Britain, the United States, and France as possible lenders.
The Presumed Crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Is Nothing Like MH370|Lennox Samuels|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was driven to take refuge in a miserable little place, where I fared as ill as possible.
Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men|Anna Brownell Jameson
Throwing my arms fully around her, so as to include, if possible, the hail body in my ample embrace.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX|Alexander Leighton
At that age and in its then condition a strong ruler--native if possible, if not, foreign--was by far the best hope for Ireland.
The Story Of Ireland|Emily Lawless
They govern in the Asiatic way—by fraud if possible—if not, by force.
Secret History of the English Occupation of Egypt|Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Even our next relations, the quadrumana, exhibit all possible differences in the grouping of males and females.
The Origin of the Family Private Property and the State|Frederick Engels

British Dictionary definitions for possible

possible

/ (ˈpɒsɪbəl) /

adjective

capable of existing, taking place, or proving true without contravention of any natural law

capable of being achievedit is not possible to finish in three weeks

having potential or capabilities for favourable use or developmentthe idea is a possible money-spinner

that may or may not happen or have happened; feasible but less than probableit is possible that man will live on Mars

logic (of a statement, formula, etc) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: Mp or ◇ p, where p is the given expression

noun

another word for possibility (def. 3)

Word Origin for possible

C14: from Latin possibilis that may be, from posse to be able, have power

usage for possible

Although it is very common to talk about something being very possible or more possible, these uses are generally thought to be incorrect, since possible describes an absolute state, and therefore something can only be possible or not possible: it is very likely (not very possible) that he will resign; it has now become easier (not more possible) to obtain an entry visa

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Idioms and Phrases with possible

possible

see as far as possible; as soon as possible.

单词	possible
释义	possible [ pos-uh-buhl ] / ˈpɒs ə bəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR possible ON THESAURUS.COM adjective that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.: a disease with no possible cure. that may be true or may be the case, as something concerning which one has no knowledge to the contrary: It is possible that he has already gone. VIDEO FOR POSSIBLE WATCH NOW: How Do Certain Words Make Things Seem Less Trustworthy? There are some words that just make things seem less reliable and trustworthy. So why do we use them? MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of possible First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin possibilis “that may be done,” equivalent to poss(e) “to be able” (see posse) + -ibilis-ible synonym study for possible 1. Possible, feasible, practicable refer to that which may come about or take place without prevention by serious obstacles. That which is possible is naturally able or even likely to happen, other circumstances being equal: Discovery of a new source of plutonium may be possible. Feasible refers to the ease with which something can be done and implies a high degree of desirability for doing it: This plan is the most feasible. Practicable applies to that which can be done with the means that are at hand and with conditions as they are: We ascended the slope as far as was practicable. OTHER WORDS FROM possible non·pos·si·ble, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH possible possible , practicable, practical (see synonym study at the current entry) Words nearby possible possessive adjective, possessive pronoun, possessory, posset, possibility, possible, possible world, possibly, possibly extinct, possibly extinct in the wild, possie Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for possible It’s also possible to add new faces for the first time straight from the watch. Apple Watch Series 6 first impressions: A stretchy addition looks great\|Aaron Pressman\|September 17, 2020\|Fortune This means that this seems far more just about grabbing as much information as possible. Podcast: COVID-19 is helping turn Brazil into a surveillance state\|Anthony Green\|September 16, 2020\|MIT Technology Review The Tubbs Fire, as it was called, shouldn’t have been possible. Climate Change Will Force a New American Migration\|by Abrahm Lustgarten, photography by Meridith Kohut\|September 15, 2020\|ProPublica The headline was featured prominently in ads run by the Bry campaign, and the headline would not have been possible without Forged Footnote 15. Politics Report: Forged Footnote 15\|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts\|September 12, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Below, Bloomberg takes a look at possible successors to the current executives in charge of each major Apple division. Apple’s leadership evolves ahead of a post-Tim Cook era\|radmarya\|September 12, 2020\|Fortune The plan is to stretch it out as long as possible, then probably forget about it, and then suddenly remember it. ‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS\|Marlow Stern\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Therefore, it is not possible for any F-35 schedule to include a video data link or infrared pointer at this point. Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal\|Dave Majumdar\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Few reports of his mental illness discuss lead poisoning as a possible reason for his mental deterioration. Wrestler Mark Schultz Hates the ‘Sickening and Insulting Lies’ of ‘Foxcatcher’\|Rich Goldstein\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And now to this list of New York pols who refuse to go away, it may be possible to add another name: Vito Fossella. Will Dirty Pol Vito Fossella Replace Dirty Pol Michael Grimm?\|David Freedlander\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He cited Britain, the United States, and France as possible lenders. The Presumed Crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Is Nothing Like MH370\|Lennox Samuels\|December 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I was driven to take refuge in a miserable little place, where I fared as ill as possible. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men\|Anna Brownell Jameson Throwing my arms fully around her, so as to include, if possible, the hail body in my ample embrace. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX\|Alexander Leighton At that age and in its then condition a strong ruler--native if possible, if not, foreign--was by far the best hope for Ireland. The Story Of Ireland\|Emily Lawless They govern in the Asiatic way—by fraud if possible—if not, by force. Secret History of the English Occupation of Egypt\|Wilfrid Scawen Blunt Even our next relations, the quadrumana, exhibit all possible differences in the grouping of males and females. The Origin of the Family Private Property and the State\|Frederick Engels British Dictionary definitions for possible possible / (ˈpɒsɪbəl) / adjective capable of existing, taking place, or proving true without contravention of any natural law capable of being achievedit is not possible to finish in three weeks having potential or capabilities for favourable use or developmentthe idea is a possible money-spinner that may or may not happen or have happened; feasible but less than probableit is possible that man will live on Mars logic (of a statement, formula, etc) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: Mp or ◇ p, where p is the given expression noun another word for possibility (def. 3) Word Origin for possible C14: from Latin possibilis that may be, from posse to be able, have power usage for possible Although it is very common to talk about something being very possible or more possible, these uses are generally thought to be incorrect, since possible describes an absolute state, and therefore something can only be possible or not possible: it is very likely (not very possible) that he will resign; it has now become easier (not more possible) to obtain an entry visa Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with possible possible see as far as possible; as soon as possible. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. 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