possibility

noun

US /ˌpɑsəˈbɪləti/

Word Forms

singular	possibility
plural	possibilities

1
countable/uncountable the chance that something might happen or be true
Another possibility is that we’ll go to Mexico instead.
One possibility for the weekend is to rent a camper and drive to the lake.
possibility of:
Is everyone aware of the possibility of injury when skateboarding?
possibility (that):
There is a strong possibility that they will win the next election.
rule out a possibility (=decide that something is not a possibility):
We can’t rule out the possibility that it may happen again.
Synonyms and related words
The possibility that something will happen
possibility
chance
probability
1. 1a
  countable something that might happen or be true
  real/distinct possibility:
  War is a very real possibility.
  Synonyms and related words
  The possibility that something will happen
  possibility
  chance
  probability
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with possibility as the object
▪ allow for, consider, dismiss, exclude, explore, ignore, look into/at, open up, raise, reject, rule out
2
countable a likely or appropriate choice among several possible people or things
We need to examine other possibilities before we book the flights.
possibility for:
He’s been eliminated as a possibility for the job.
Synonyms and related words
Choices and the process of choosing
choice
decision
selection
3

possibilities
plural opportunities to develop in a successful, interesting, or exciting way
This old building has some intriguing possibilities.
Synonyms and related words
Opportunities
opportunity
chance
choice

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