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pos·si·ble P0465700 (pŏs′ə-bəl)adj.1. Capable of happening, existing, or being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances: Is it possible to move faster than the speed of light?2. Capable of becoming or of being made to be so; potential: possible suspects in the case; a possible site for the new capital.3. Capable of occurring or being done in accordance with something specified. Used with the superlative: You'll get the best possible care at this hospital.4. Capable of happening but of uncertain likelihood: It is possible that you might feel some discomfort after the procedure.5. Permissible: Is it possible to enter the gallery at this hour?
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin possibilis, from posse, to be able; see poti- in Indo-European roots.]Synonyms: possible, workable, practicable, feasible, viable
These adjectives mean capable of occurring or being done. Possible indicates that something may happen, exist, be true, or be realizable: "I made out a list of questions and possible answers" (Mary Roberts Rinehart).
Workable is used of something that can be put into effective operation: If the scheme is workable, how will you implement it? Something that is practicable is capable of being effected, done, or put into practice: "As soon as it was practicable, he would wind up his business" (George Eliot).
Feasible refers to what can be accomplished, brought about, or carried out: Making cars by hand is possible but not economically feasible. Viable implies having the capacity for continuing effectiveness or success: "How viable are the ancient legends as vehicles for modern literary themes?" (Richard Kain).possible (ˈpɒsɪbəl) adj1. capable of existing, taking place, or proving true without contravention of any natural law2. capable of being achieved: it is not possible to finish in three weeks. 3. having potential or capabilities for favourable use or development: the idea is a possible money-spinner. 4. that may or may not happen or have happened; feasible but less than probable: it is possible that man will live on Mars. 5. (Logic) 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 expressionn another word for possibility3[C14: from Latin possibilis that may be, from posse to be able, have power]Usage: 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 visapos•si•ble (ˈpɒs ə bəl)
adj. 1. that may or can exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.: a possible cure. 2. that may be true or may be the case: It is possible that she has left. [1300–50; < Latin possibilis that may be done =poss(e) to be able (see posse) + -ibilis -ible] syn: 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 likely to happen, other circumstances being equal: He offered a possible compromise. feasible refers to the ease with which something can be done and implies a high degree of desirability for doing it: Which plan is the most feasible? practicable applies to that which can be done with the means at hand and with conditions as they are: We ascended the slope as far as was practicable. possible possibly">possibly1. 'possible'Possible is an adjective. If something is possible, it can be done or achieved. It is possible for us to measure the amount of rain.Some improvement may be possible.Possible is often used in expressions such as as soon as possible and as much as possible. If you do something as soon as possible, you do it as soon as you can. I like to know as much as possible about my patients.He sat as far away from me as possible.Be Careful!
Don't say 'as soon as possibly'. You also use possible to say that something may be true or correct. It is possible that he made a mistake.That's one possible answer.2. 'possibly'Possibly is an adverb. You use possibly to show that you are not sure about something. Television is possibly to blame for this.She is always cheerful, which is possibly why people like her.You also use possibly when you are asking someone to do something in a very polite way. For example, you say 'Could you possibly carry this for me?' Could you possibly meet me there tomorrow at ten?Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  possible - something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible"possible action, possibility, opening - a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility" | | 2. | possible - an applicant who might be suitableapplicant, applier - a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission | | Adj. | 1. | possible - capable of happening or existing; "a breakthrough may be possible next year"; "anything is possible"; "warned of possible consequences"likely - has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; "these services are likely to be available to us all before long"; "she is likely to forget"; "a likely place for a restaurant"; "the broken limb is likely to fall"; "rain is likely"; "a likely topic for investigation"; "likely candidates for the job"practical - concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art"realistic - aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are; "a realistic description"; "a realistic view of the possibilities"; "a realistic appraisal of our chances"; "the actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans"thinkable - capable of being conceived or imagined or consideredimpossible - not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with; "an impossible dream"; "an impossible situation" | | 2. | possible - existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"potential |
possibleadjective1. feasible, viable, workable, achievable, within reach, on (informal), practicable, attainable, doable, realizable, Po$Ebl (S.M.S.) Everything is possible if we want it enough.
feasible impossible, unreasonable, unobtainable, impracticable, unfeasible2. likely, potential, anticipated, probable, odds-on, on the cards, Po$Ebl (S.M.S.) One possible solution is to take legal action.
likely impossible, improbable3. conceivable, likely, credible, plausible, hypothetical, imaginable, believable, thinkable, Po$Ebl (S.M.S.) It's just possible that he was trying to put me off the trip.
conceivable impossible, unlikely, incredible, unthinkable, inconceivable, unimaginable4. aspiring, would-be, promising, hopeful, prospective, wannabe (informal), Po$Ebl (S.M.S.) a possible presidential contenderQuotations
"Everything is possible, including the impossible" [Benito Mussolini]possibleadjective1. Capable of occurring or being done:feasible, practicable, viable, workable.Idiom: within reach.2. Capable of being but not yet in existence:eventual, latent, potential.3. Having a chance of happening or being true:contingent, likely, probable.4. Capable of being anticipated, considered, or imagined:conceivable, earthly, imaginable, likely, mortal, thinkable.Idioms: humanly possible, within the bounds of possibility.5. Capable of favorable development:potential.Translationspossible (ˈposəbl) adjective1. able to happen or be done. It's possible that the train will be delayed; We'll come as soon as possible; I'll do everything possible; She did the only possible thing in the circumstances. 可能的 可能的2. satisfactory; acceptable. I've thought of a possible solution to the problem. 令人滿意的，可以接受的 令人满意的，可以接受的 ˌpossiˈbility – plural possiˈbilities – noun something that is possible; the state of being possible; (a) likelihood. There isn't much possibility of that happening; There's a possibility of war; The plan has possibilities (= looks as if it may be a good one). 可能性 可能性ˈpossibly adverb1. perhaps. `Will you have time to do it?' `Possibly.' 也許 也许2. in a way or manner that is possible. I'll come as fast as I possibly can; I can't possibly eat any more; Could you possibly lend me your pen? 可能地 可能地- Is it possible to go water-skiing here? → 这儿可以滑水吗？
- Is it possible to go cross-country skiing? → 有没有可能去玩越野滑雪？
- As soon as possible → 尽快
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anything is possibleAny outcome could occur. No one expects the team to advance beyond the first round of the tournament, but, then again, anything is possible. The election is neck and neck. Anything's possible at this point.See also: anything, possiblebest of both possible worldsThe most ideal or desirable attributes of two different things, situations, or circumstances. We hope that by forming a bipartisan committee we will be able form a body that represents the best of both possible worlds. I believe college gives you the best of both possible worlds: a place where both study and social life can thrive.See also: both, of, possible, worldhumanly possibleRealistically possible. Usually used in the phrase "as fast as humanly possible," meaning as fast as a person could possibly go. This cab driver needs to go as fast as humanly possible to give us any chance of making our flight! I got ready as fast as humanly possible and still missed the bus.See also: humanly, possibleas far as possibleTo the maximum amount that can be reached or accomplished. We're driving as far as possible before nightfall. Even though you're home sick right now, you still need to do your schoolwork as far as possible.See also: far, possibleas soon as1. Once; immediately when. We'll leave as soon as Jim gets here. As soon as the package arrives, open it.2. At the earliest opportunity. Call your mother as soon as you can—she's very worried about you.See also: soonas soon as possibleAt the earliest opportunity. Call your mother as soon as possible—she's very worried about you.See also: possible, sooneverything humanly possibleEverything that is realistically possible. This is my dream job, so I plan to do everything humanly possible to get it.See also: everything, humanly, possiblebe in bad tasteTo be offensive or inappropriate (resulting from poor judgment or a lack of standards by the person who said or did such things). Some people thought that wearing such a bright outfit to a funeral was in really bad taste, but it was meant to be a tribute to my friend. Your use of those words was in bad taste, to say the least.See also: bad, tastebe in the worst possible tasteTo be highly offensive or inappropriate (resulting from poor judgment or a lack of standards by the person who said or did such things). Some people thought that wearing such a bright outfit to a funeral was in the worst possible taste, but it was meant to be a tribute to my friend. Your use of those words was in the worst possible taste. I can't imagine something more offensive.See also: possible, taste, worstbe in good tasteTo be appropriate or acceptable (resulting from good judgment by the person who said or did such things). Consider your audience—comments like that are just not in good taste. I don't doubt that the sculpture was in good taste, but I don't think it was done well.See also: good, tastebe in the best possible tasteTo be completely appropriate or acceptable (resulting from good judgment by the person who said or did such things). If you want to avoid more controversy, don't say anything to your audience that isn't in the best possible taste.See also: possible, tasteas far as possible and so far as possibleas much as possible; to whatever degree is possible. We must try, as far as possible, to get people to stop smoking in buses. As far as possible, the police will issue tickets to all speeding drivers. I'll follow your instructions so far as possible.See also: far, possibleas soon asat the moment that; at the time that; when. I fell asleep as soon as I lay down. John ate dinner as soon as he came home.See also: sooneverything humanly possibleeverything that is in the range of human powers. The rescuers did everything humanly possible to find the lost campers. The doctor tried everything humanly possible to save the patient.See also: everything, humanly, possible*soon as possibleat the earliest time. (*Also: as ~.) I'm leaving now. I'll be there as soon as possible. Please pay me soon as possible.See also: possible, soonas far as possibleAlso, so far as possible. To the greatest extent, degree, or amount that is attainable. For example, I want to drive as far as possible today, or It was very complicated, but he promised to explain it so far as possible. See also: far, possibleas soon as1. When, just after, as in Please call me as soon as dinner is ready, or As soon as the sun goes down, the temperature drops dramatically. [Late 1200s] 2. At the earliest moment that, as in Telephone me as soon as you can. It often takes the form as soon as possible, meaning at the earliest possible moment, as in He'll finish the work as soon as possible. This expression employs possible in the sense of "if it can or could be," a usage dating from the late 1600s. See also: soonas quickly, much, soon, etc. as ˈpossible as quickly, much, soon, etc. as you can: We will get your order to you as soon as possible.See also: possiblebe in bad, the worst possible, etc. ˈtaste be offensive and not at all appropriate: Most of his jokes were in very poor taste.See also: taste, worstbe in good, the best possible, etc. ˈtaste be appropriate and not at all offensive: They made a few jokes about the management, but it was all done in good taste.See also: tastebest of all possible worlds, theEverything is for the best. This expression of blind optimism occurs in Voltaire’s Candide (1758), where through Dr. Pangloss the author pokes fun at the German philosopher Leibnitz. The full saying is “All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.” It has been identified with overoptimism ever since. On the other hand, all is for the best was already considered a profound if fatalistic truth by the Roman orator Cicero (50 b.c.), was repeated a number of times by Chaucer, and was echoed by modern sages, among them Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard’s Almanack). Not everyone agrees. “I hate the Pollyanna pest who says that All Is for the Best,” wrote Franklin P. Adams (1924).See also: all, of, possiblepossible
possible Logic (of a statement, formula, etc.) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: Mp or ǎp, where p is the given expression LegalSeePossibilitySee PSBL
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Synonyms for possibleadj feasibleSynonyms- feasible
- viable
- workable
- achievable
- within reach
- on
- practicable
- attainable
- doable
- realizable
- Po$Ebl
Antonyms- impossible
- unreasonable
- unobtainable
- impracticable
- unfeasible
adj likelySynonyms- likely
- potential
- anticipated
- probable
- odds-on
- on the cards
- Po$Ebl
Antonymsadj conceivableSynonyms- conceivable
- likely
- credible
- plausible
- hypothetical
- imaginable
- believable
- thinkable
- Po$Ebl
Antonyms- impossible
- unlikely
- incredible
- unthinkable
- inconceivable
- unimaginable
adj aspiringSynonyms- aspiring
- would-be
- promising
- hopeful
- prospective
- wannabe
- Po$Ebl
Synonyms for possibleadj capable of occurring or being doneSynonyms- feasible
- practicable
- viable
- workable
adj capable of being but not yet in existenceSynonymsadj having a chance of happening or being trueSynonymsadj capable of being anticipated, considered, or imaginedSynonyms- conceivable
- earthly
- imaginable
- likely
- mortal
- thinkable
adj capable of favorable developmentSynonymsSynonyms for possiblenoun something that can be doneRelated Words- possible action
- possibility
- opening
noun an applicant who might be suitableRelated Wordsadj capable of happening or existingRelated Words- likely
- practical
- realistic
- thinkable
Antonymsadj existing in possibilitySynonyms |