Definition of possible in English:

possible

adjective ˈpɒsɪb(ə)lˈpɑsəb(ə)l

1Able to be done or achieved.
surely it's not possible for a man to live so long?
contact me as soon as possible
I'd like the report this afternoon, if possible
Example sentencesExamples
- Alternative strategies are possible for every business and help is available from many different sources.
- We must concentrate on our horse units, and have them all up to speed within a week if possible.
- If possible buy from a specialist shop and discuss safety features.
- But within that it is possible for certain responsibilities to be delegated.
- But we have to take this up as soon as possible for reasons I will explain when I hear from you.
- The practice direction requires all applications to be made as soon as possible and before allocation if possible.
- ‘It is possible for a guy not to be fit on Wednesday but be fit for the weekend,’ he said.
- So as to protect sources, it is not possible for me to be specific as to what material has been sourced in Australia.
- They appealed to the lawmakers to pass the bill as soon as possible for the sake of patients' human rights.
- Moreover, it is possible for people not only to be disappointed in this area, but seriously harmed.
- I would wish, if possible, to be able to get to Canberra by lunch time on Monday.
- Of course, it's always possible for other people to even the balance.
- Then how is it possible for any manager to extend a loan to someone with no property of their own?
- She could come home to herself in a way that had not been possible for her in yoga practice.
- Is it not possible for us to achieve the same mission by establishing consulates in some of the places?
- However, it was not possible for the smaller countries of the region to achieve self sufficiency.
- Many people made it possible for us to achieve a great deal of work in a short period of time.
- In this great nation it is always possible for a child to go as far as their talent and vision can take them.
- Access as soon as possible for NGOs and aid is particularly important.
- Because it is not practically possible for the party to induct two ministers from a single family.
Synonyms
feasible, able to be done, practicable, viable, within the bounds/realms of possibility, attainable, achievable, realizable, within reach, workable, manageable
informal on, doable
1. 1.1attributive Able to be or become; potential.
  he was a possible future customer
  Example sentencesExamples
  The property comes with a range of traditional farm buildings that have possible development potential.
  She said she could not say anything about any possible developments at the site.
  Then a horse dies underneath you, you crash to the ground and in an instant you go from future star to possible paraplegic.
  We felt we had a moral duty not to expose our customers to possible attacks as well.
  The site also includes a surface car park with possible development potential.
  Synonyms
  potential, prospective, likely, probable, could-be, would-be, aspiring
2. 1.2with superlative Having as much or as little of a specified quality as can be achieved.
  children need the best education possible
  the shortest possible route
  Example sentencesExamples
  On the other hand the insurer has to balance the lowest possible cost with the quality of the job.
  Well here we just keep things simple, a great quality product at the lowest possible price.
  So you can see that just picking any old ferry route and the cheapest possible crossing may not necessarily be the best plan.
  So we will need as much information as possible in order to do that.
  It provides the best set of features with the highest possible quality in maps.
  I suggested that we should bundle the kids into the car and go to Berlin in as direct a route as possible.
  In the worst possible scenario it might even mean the end of his series.
  To take care of those who need the health care and as high a quality as possible.
  It expands opportunities and creates wealth for the greatest possible number of people.
  In the Peace Academy they always teach you to be prepared for the worst possible scenario.
  The role of the NHS is to delay death and improve the quality of life as much as is possible.
  I tried to make it flow as much as possible under the circumstances.
  A meeting for all members is being held on Wednesday to build the largest possible turnout in the ballot and to deliver a yes vote.
  And I think we need to do everything humanly possible to achieve that goal.
  In order to get the most from the experience we decided to avoid as much of the motorway route as possible.
  I'll be at the back, doing whatever I can to ensure the greatest good of the greatest possible number.
3. 1.3attributive (of a number or score) as high as is achievable in a test, competition, or game.
  the team have taken just three points from a possible twelve
  Example sentencesExamples
  To facilitate pooling, soreness scores were converted to percentages of the maximum possible score.
  Ace is the highest possible score and when a player reaches or passes this score the game ends.
  It has been awarded the highest possible score for its teaching quality.
  For they will have the freedom to boost their quota of scores to the highest possible tally.
2That may exist or happen, but that is not certain or probable.
the possible effects of global warming
with clause it is possible that he will have to return to hospital
Example sentencesExamples
- The possible side effects of these, when used externally on the skin, can include bruising and thinning of the skin.
- The results are then tabulated in a series of checklists or grids to indicate possible or probable health effects.
- Anything less dramatic would not make people think any differently about the possible effects of climate change.
- His widow called for more to be done to warn former millworkers of the possible effects of asbestos.
- Several possible explanations exist for this improvement in asthma during and after weight reduction.
- Then there's the possible bubble effect if everybody thinking of selling tries to do so before the new law comes into effect.
- The possible knock-on effect of this is a new breed of more aggressive and competitive women.
- Comment on the possible positive and negative effects that a change such as this could have.
- The possible effects of measles are so awful that I didn't want to leave my children open to that.
- The most that can be said is that a state must notify and consult wherever a possible conflict of interest exists.
- Oral contraceptive pills are distributed by health workers without mention of possible side effects.
- The first was a growing misapprehension regarding the possible effects of a world dominated by a single superpower.
- This does not contradict probable and possible effects, but it hides these words.
- At least four possible explanations exist for favourable results seen in industry sponsored research.
- It also agreed to fund a scientific research programme into the possible health effects.
- The European ban on GM was a result of public concern about its possible effects on health and the environment.
- Since all actual and possible times exist in the general course of time, this general time must be infinite.
- However, concerns are now being raised about possible ripple effects across the country.
- Moreover, pure public goods do not exist, with the possible exception of national defence.
- Everytime I think about it I find out more possible side effects to fuel my resistance.
Synonyms
conceivable, plausible, imaginable, thinkable, believable, likely, potential, probable, credible, tenable, odds-on
informal on the cards

noun ˈpɒsɪb(ə)lˈpɑsəb(ə)l

1A potential candidate for a job or team.
I have marked five possibles with an asterisk
Example sentencesExamples
- The draw isn't being made until next Sunday anyway, so it is pointless talking about the possibles until we see who we get.
- A veteran himself at 35 he could prove to be a valuable addition to the club and a possible for the first team squad.
- The general manager said their coach intended calling up all the possibles for the critical Ghana game - including the walking wounded, whose fitness will be assessed on the spot.
- The other players who were not in the initial tour squad because of injury problems are still possibles for the trip to Australia.
- Other Malibu possibles include Unbridled Time.
- I guess that eliminates some of the possibles from the list of unnamed ‘foreign leader’ voices that he's been hearing.
- Their striker, who had a knee operation during the summer, missed the probables versus possibles contest at Maine Road last weekend.
- Most of the other players on show would be unwilling to move to Stockport, especially given their wage demands, but a couple of young Leicester players are perhaps possibles.
- Breathing down the necks of the two frontrunners are a pack of possibles.
- ‘All the sprint races at York, Haydock and the Breeders Cup are possibles,’ he said.
Synonyms
applicant, job applicant, job-seeker, prospective employee
1. 1.1the possible That which is likely or achievable.
  they were living right at the edge of the possible
  Example sentencesExamples
  The first commitment must be to the dialogue process and to achieve the possible.
  We have done the possible, can we do better?
  Managers may be described as being too busy doing the possible to find time to reach for the difficult or impossible.
2. 1.2 The highest possible score, especially in a shooting competition.
  Mickey scored the possible
  Example sentencesExamples
  Seven however hopes to combat that by the busiest day of the Games when 34 gold medals will be decided on Saturday, including quite a few possibles for us in rowing and swimming.
  There are possibles, sure, but it will need athletes to perform at a level well above what they have achieved so far this season.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse 'be able'.

Rhymes

compossible, impossible

Definition of possible in US English:

possible

adjectiveˈpäsəb(ə)lˈpɑsəb(ə)l

1Able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something.
surely it's not possible for a man to live so long?
what are the possible alternatives?
contact me as soon as possible
I'd like the report this afternoon, if possible
Example sentencesExamples
- They appealed to the lawmakers to pass the bill as soon as possible for the sake of patients' human rights.
- Of course, it's always possible for other people to even the balance.
- Many people made it possible for us to achieve a great deal of work in a short period of time.
- We must concentrate on our horse units, and have them all up to speed within a week if possible.
- Is it not possible for us to achieve the same mission by establishing consulates in some of the places?
- Then how is it possible for any manager to extend a loan to someone with no property of their own?
- Access as soon as possible for NGOs and aid is particularly important.
- So as to protect sources, it is not possible for me to be specific as to what material has been sourced in Australia.
- ‘It is possible for a guy not to be fit on Wednesday but be fit for the weekend,’ he said.
- The practice direction requires all applications to be made as soon as possible and before allocation if possible.
- I would wish, if possible, to be able to get to Canberra by lunch time on Monday.
- Because it is not practically possible for the party to induct two ministers from a single family.
- If possible buy from a specialist shop and discuss safety features.
- Alternative strategies are possible for every business and help is available from many different sources.
- Moreover, it is possible for people not only to be disappointed in this area, but seriously harmed.
- However, it was not possible for the smaller countries of the region to achieve self sufficiency.
- But we have to take this up as soon as possible for reasons I will explain when I hear from you.
- But within that it is possible for certain responsibilities to be delegated.
- She could come home to herself in a way that had not been possible for her in yoga practice.
- In this great nation it is always possible for a child to go as far as their talent and vision can take them.
Synonyms
feasible, able to be done, practicable, viable, within the bounds of possibility, within the realms of possibility, attainable, achievable, realizable, within reach, workable, manageable
1. 1.1 Able to happen although not certain to; denoting a fact, event, or situation that may or may not occur or be so.
  a new theory emerged about the possible cause of the plane crash
  with clause it is possible that he will have to return to the hospital
  Example sentencesExamples
  The results are then tabulated in a series of checklists or grids to indicate possible or probable health effects.
  Moreover, pure public goods do not exist, with the possible exception of national defence.
  Everytime I think about it I find out more possible side effects to fuel my resistance.
  Anything less dramatic would not make people think any differently about the possible effects of climate change.
  Since all actual and possible times exist in the general course of time, this general time must be infinite.
  Several possible explanations exist for this improvement in asthma during and after weight reduction.
  The possible effects of measles are so awful that I didn't want to leave my children open to that.
  The possible knock-on effect of this is a new breed of more aggressive and competitive women.
  The first was a growing misapprehension regarding the possible effects of a world dominated by a single superpower.
  Comment on the possible positive and negative effects that a change such as this could have.
  His widow called for more to be done to warn former millworkers of the possible effects of asbestos.
  It also agreed to fund a scientific research programme into the possible health effects.
  However, concerns are now being raised about possible ripple effects across the country.
  Then there's the possible bubble effect if everybody thinking of selling tries to do so before the new law comes into effect.
  This does not contradict probable and possible effects, but it hides these words.
  Oral contraceptive pills are distributed by health workers without mention of possible side effects.
  The European ban on GM was a result of public concern about its possible effects on health and the environment.
  The possible side effects of these, when used externally on the skin, can include bruising and thinning of the skin.
  At least four possible explanations exist for favourable results seen in industry sponsored research.
  The most that can be said is that a state must notify and consult wherever a possible conflict of interest exists.
  Synonyms
  conceivable, plausible, imaginable, thinkable, believable, likely, potential, probable, credible, tenable, odds-on
2. 1.2attributive Able to be or become; potential.
  he was a possible future customer
  Example sentencesExamples
  The site also includes a surface car park with possible development potential.
  The property comes with a range of traditional farm buildings that have possible development potential.
  Then a horse dies underneath you, you crash to the ground and in an instant you go from future star to possible paraplegic.
  She said she could not say anything about any possible developments at the site.
  We felt we had a moral duty not to expose our customers to possible attacks as well.
  Synonyms
  potential, prospective, likely, probable, could-be, would-be, aspiring
3. 1.3with superlative Having as much or as little of a specified quality as can be achieved.
  children need the best education possible
  the shortest possible route
  Example sentencesExamples
  In order to get the most from the experience we decided to avoid as much of the motorway route as possible.
  To take care of those who need the health care and as high a quality as possible.
  And I think we need to do everything humanly possible to achieve that goal.
  It expands opportunities and creates wealth for the greatest possible number of people.
  On the other hand the insurer has to balance the lowest possible cost with the quality of the job.
  So we will need as much information as possible in order to do that.
  In the Peace Academy they always teach you to be prepared for the worst possible scenario.
  So you can see that just picking any old ferry route and the cheapest possible crossing may not necessarily be the best plan.
  I'll be at the back, doing whatever I can to ensure the greatest good of the greatest possible number.
  In the worst possible scenario it might even mean the end of his series.
  It provides the best set of features with the highest possible quality in maps.
  I suggested that we should bundle the kids into the car and go to Berlin in as direct a route as possible.
  I tried to make it flow as much as possible under the circumstances.
  Well here we just keep things simple, a great quality product at the lowest possible price.
  The role of the NHS is to delay death and improve the quality of life as much as is possible.
  A meeting for all members is being held on Wednesday to build the largest possible turnout in the ballot and to deliver a yes vote.
4. 1.4attributive (of a number or score) as high as is achievable in a test, competition, or game.
  he scored 723 points out of a possible 900
  Example sentencesExamples
  To facilitate pooling, soreness scores were converted to percentages of the maximum possible score.
  For they will have the freedom to boost their quota of scores to the highest possible tally.
  It has been awarded the highest possible score for its teaching quality.
  Ace is the highest possible score and when a player reaches or passes this score the game ends.

nounˈpäsəb(ə)lˈpɑsəb(ə)l

1A person or thing that has the potential to become or do something, especially a potential candidate for a job or membership on a team.
I have marked five possibles with an asterisk
Example sentencesExamples
- The draw isn't being made until next Sunday anyway, so it is pointless talking about the possibles until we see who we get.
- Their striker, who had a knee operation during the summer, missed the probables versus possibles contest at Maine Road last weekend.
- The general manager said their coach intended calling up all the possibles for the critical Ghana game - including the walking wounded, whose fitness will be assessed on the spot.
- A veteran himself at 35 he could prove to be a valuable addition to the club and a possible for the first team squad.
- The other players who were not in the initial tour squad because of injury problems are still possibles for the trip to Australia.
- Other Malibu possibles include Unbridled Time.
- Breathing down the necks of the two frontrunners are a pack of possibles.
- ‘All the sprint races at York, Haydock and the Breeders Cup are possibles,’ he said.
- I guess that eliminates some of the possibles from the list of unnamed ‘foreign leader’ voices that he's been hearing.
- Most of the other players on show would be unwilling to move to Stockport, especially given their wage demands, but a couple of young Leicester players are perhaps possibles.
Synonyms
applicant, job applicant, job-seeker, prospective employee
1. 1.1the possible That which is likely or achievable.
  they were living right at the edge of the possible
  Example sentencesExamples
  Managers may be described as being too busy doing the possible to find time to reach for the difficult or impossible.
  We have done the possible, can we do better?
  The first commitment must be to the dialogue process and to achieve the possible.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse ‘be able’.

单词	possible
释义	Definition of possible in English: possible adjective ˈpɒsɪb(ə)lˈpɑsəb(ə)l 1Able to be done or achieved. surely it's not possible for a man to live so long? contact me as soon as possible I'd like the report this afternoon, if possible Example sentencesExamples Alternative strategies are possible for every business and help is available from many different sources. We must concentrate on our horse units, and have them all up to speed within a week if possible. If possible buy from a specialist shop and discuss safety features. But within that it is possible for certain responsibilities to be delegated. But we have to take this up as soon as possible for reasons I will explain when I hear from you. The practice direction requires all applications to be made as soon as possible and before allocation if possible. ‘It is possible for a guy not to be fit on Wednesday but be fit for the weekend,’ he said. So as to protect sources, it is not possible for me to be specific as to what material has been sourced in Australia. They appealed to the lawmakers to pass the bill as soon as possible for the sake of patients' human rights. Moreover, it is possible for people not only to be disappointed in this area, but seriously harmed. I would wish, if possible, to be able to get to Canberra by lunch time on Monday. Of course, it's always possible for other people to even the balance. Then how is it possible for any manager to extend a loan to someone with no property of their own? She could come home to herself in a way that had not been possible for her in yoga practice. Is it not possible for us to achieve the same mission by establishing consulates in some of the places? However, it was not possible for the smaller countries of the region to achieve self sufficiency. Many people made it possible for us to achieve a great deal of work in a short period of time. In this great nation it is always possible for a child to go as far as their talent and vision can take them. Access as soon as possible for NGOs and aid is particularly important. Because it is not practically possible for the party to induct two ministers from a single family. Synonyms feasible, able to be done, practicable, viable, within the bounds/realms of possibility, attainable, achievable, realizable, within reach, workable, manageable informal on, doable 1.1attributive Able to be or become; potential. he was a possible future customer Example sentencesExamples The property comes with a range of traditional farm buildings that have possible development potential. She said she could not say anything about any possible developments at the site. Then a horse dies underneath you, you crash to the ground and in an instant you go from future star to possible paraplegic. We felt we had a moral duty not to expose our customers to possible attacks as well. The site also includes a surface car park with possible development potential. Synonyms potential, prospective, likely, probable, could-be, would-be, aspiring 1.2with superlative Having as much or as little of a specified quality as can be achieved. children need the best education possible the shortest possible route Example sentencesExamples On the other hand the insurer has to balance the lowest possible cost with the quality of the job. Well here we just keep things simple, a great quality product at the lowest possible price. So you can see that just picking any old ferry route and the cheapest possible crossing may not necessarily be the best plan. So we will need as much information as possible in order to do that. It provides the best set of features with the highest possible quality in maps. I suggested that we should bundle the kids into the car and go to Berlin in as direct a route as possible. In the worst possible scenario it might even mean the end of his series. To take care of those who need the health care and as high a quality as possible. It expands opportunities and creates wealth for the greatest possible number of people. In the Peace Academy they always teach you to be prepared for the worst possible scenario. The role of the NHS is to delay death and improve the quality of life as much as is possible. I tried to make it flow as much as possible under the circumstances. A meeting for all members is being held on Wednesday to build the largest possible turnout in the ballot and to deliver a yes vote. And I think we need to do everything humanly possible to achieve that goal. In order to get the most from the experience we decided to avoid as much of the motorway route as possible. I'll be at the back, doing whatever I can to ensure the greatest good of the greatest possible number. 1.3attributive (of a number or score) as high as is achievable in a test, competition, or game. the team have taken just three points from a possible twelve Example sentencesExamples To facilitate pooling, soreness scores were converted to percentages of the maximum possible score. Ace is the highest possible score and when a player reaches or passes this score the game ends. It has been awarded the highest possible score for its teaching quality. For they will have the freedom to boost their quota of scores to the highest possible tally. 2That may exist or happen, but that is not certain or probable. the possible effects of global warming with clause it is possible that he will have to return to hospital Example sentencesExamples The possible side effects of these, when used externally on the skin, can include bruising and thinning of the skin. The results are then tabulated in a series of checklists or grids to indicate possible or probable health effects. Anything less dramatic would not make people think any differently about the possible effects of climate change. His widow called for more to be done to warn former millworkers of the possible effects of asbestos. Several possible explanations exist for this improvement in asthma during and after weight reduction. Then there's the possible bubble effect if everybody thinking of selling tries to do so before the new law comes into effect. The possible knock-on effect of this is a new breed of more aggressive and competitive women. Comment on the possible positive and negative effects that a change such as this could have. The possible effects of measles are so awful that I didn't want to leave my children open to that. The most that can be said is that a state must notify and consult wherever a possible conflict of interest exists. Oral contraceptive pills are distributed by health workers without mention of possible side effects. The first was a growing misapprehension regarding the possible effects of a world dominated by a single superpower. This does not contradict probable and possible effects, but it hides these words. At least four possible explanations exist for favourable results seen in industry sponsored research. It also agreed to fund a scientific research programme into the possible health effects. The European ban on GM was a result of public concern about its possible effects on health and the environment. Since all actual and possible times exist in the general course of time, this general time must be infinite. However, concerns are now being raised about possible ripple effects across the country. Moreover, pure public goods do not exist, with the possible exception of national defence. Everytime I think about it I find out more possible side effects to fuel my resistance. Synonyms conceivable, plausible, imaginable, thinkable, believable, likely, potential, probable, credible, tenable, odds-on informal on the cards noun ˈpɒsɪb(ə)lˈpɑsəb(ə)l 1A potential candidate for a job or team. I have marked five possibles with an asterisk Example sentencesExamples The draw isn't being made until next Sunday anyway, so it is pointless talking about the possibles until we see who we get. A veteran himself at 35 he could prove to be a valuable addition to the club and a possible for the first team squad. The general manager said their coach intended calling up all the possibles for the critical Ghana game - including the walking wounded, whose fitness will be assessed on the spot. The other players who were not in the initial tour squad because of injury problems are still possibles for the trip to Australia. Other Malibu possibles include Unbridled Time. I guess that eliminates some of the possibles from the list of unnamed ‘foreign leader’ voices that he's been hearing. Their striker, who had a knee operation during the summer, missed the probables versus possibles contest at Maine Road last weekend. Most of the other players on show would be unwilling to move to Stockport, especially given their wage demands, but a couple of young Leicester players are perhaps possibles. Breathing down the necks of the two frontrunners are a pack of possibles. ‘All the sprint races at York, Haydock and the Breeders Cup are possibles,’ he said. Synonyms applicant, job applicant, job-seeker, prospective employee 1.1the possible That which is likely or achievable. they were living right at the edge of the possible Example sentencesExamples The first commitment must be to the dialogue process and to achieve the possible. We have done the possible, can we do better? Managers may be described as being too busy doing the possible to find time to reach for the difficult or impossible. 1.2 The highest possible score, especially in a shooting competition. Mickey scored the possible Example sentencesExamples Seven however hopes to combat that by the busiest day of the Games when 34 gold medals will be decided on Saturday, including quite a few possibles for us in rowing and swimming. There are possibles, sure, but it will need athletes to perform at a level well above what they have achieved so far this season. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse 'be able'. Rhymes compossible, impossible Definition of possible in US English: possible adjectiveˈpäsəb(ə)lˈpɑsəb(ə)l 1Able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something. surely it's not possible for a man to live so long? what are the possible alternatives? contact me as soon as possible I'd like the report this afternoon, if possible Example sentencesExamples They appealed to the lawmakers to pass the bill as soon as possible for the sake of patients' human rights. Of course, it's always possible for other people to even the balance. Many people made it possible for us to achieve a great deal of work in a short period of time. We must concentrate on our horse units, and have them all up to speed within a week if possible. Is it not possible for us to achieve the same mission by establishing consulates in some of the places? Then how is it possible for any manager to extend a loan to someone with no property of their own? Access as soon as possible for NGOs and aid is particularly important. So as to protect sources, it is not possible for me to be specific as to what material has been sourced in Australia. ‘It is possible for a guy not to be fit on Wednesday but be fit for the weekend,’ he said. The practice direction requires all applications to be made as soon as possible and before allocation if possible. I would wish, if possible, to be able to get to Canberra by lunch time on Monday. Because it is not practically possible for the party to induct two ministers from a single family. If possible buy from a specialist shop and discuss safety features. Alternative strategies are possible for every business and help is available from many different sources. Moreover, it is possible for people not only to be disappointed in this area, but seriously harmed. However, it was not possible for the smaller countries of the region to achieve self sufficiency. But we have to take this up as soon as possible for reasons I will explain when I hear from you. But within that it is possible for certain responsibilities to be delegated. She could come home to herself in a way that had not been possible for her in yoga practice. In this great nation it is always possible for a child to go as far as their talent and vision can take them. Synonyms feasible, able to be done, practicable, viable, within the bounds of possibility, within the realms of possibility, attainable, achievable, realizable, within reach, workable, manageable 1.1 Able to happen although not certain to; denoting a fact, event, or situation that may or may not occur or be so. a new theory emerged about the possible cause of the plane crash with clause it is possible that he will have to return to the hospital Example sentencesExamples The results are then tabulated in a series of checklists or grids to indicate possible or probable health effects. Moreover, pure public goods do not exist, with the possible exception of national defence. Everytime I think about it I find out more possible side effects to fuel my resistance. Anything less dramatic would not make people think any differently about the possible effects of climate change. Since all actual and possible times exist in the general course of time, this general time must be infinite. Several possible explanations exist for this improvement in asthma during and after weight reduction. The possible effects of measles are so awful that I didn't want to leave my children open to that. The possible knock-on effect of this is a new breed of more aggressive and competitive women. The first was a growing misapprehension regarding the possible effects of a world dominated by a single superpower. Comment on the possible positive and negative effects that a change such as this could have. His widow called for more to be done to warn former millworkers of the possible effects of asbestos. It also agreed to fund a scientific research programme into the possible health effects. However, concerns are now being raised about possible ripple effects across the country. Then there's the possible bubble effect if everybody thinking of selling tries to do so before the new law comes into effect. This does not contradict probable and possible effects, but it hides these words. Oral contraceptive pills are distributed by health workers without mention of possible side effects. The European ban on GM was a result of public concern about its possible effects on health and the environment. The possible side effects of these, when used externally on the skin, can include bruising and thinning of the skin. At least four possible explanations exist for favourable results seen in industry sponsored research. The most that can be said is that a state must notify and consult wherever a possible conflict of interest exists. Synonyms conceivable, plausible, imaginable, thinkable, believable, likely, potential, probable, credible, tenable, odds-on 1.2attributive Able to be or become; potential. he was a possible future customer Example sentencesExamples The site also includes a surface car park with possible development potential. The property comes with a range of traditional farm buildings that have possible development potential. Then a horse dies underneath you, you crash to the ground and in an instant you go from future star to possible paraplegic. She said she could not say anything about any possible developments at the site. We felt we had a moral duty not to expose our customers to possible attacks as well. Synonyms potential, prospective, likely, probable, could-be, would-be, aspiring 1.3with superlative Having as much or as little of a specified quality as can be achieved. children need the best education possible the shortest possible route Example sentencesExamples In order to get the most from the experience we decided to avoid as much of the motorway route as possible. To take care of those who need the health care and as high a quality as possible. And I think we need to do everything humanly possible to achieve that goal. It expands opportunities and creates wealth for the greatest possible number of people. On the other hand the insurer has to balance the lowest possible cost with the quality of the job. So we will need as much information as possible in order to do that. In the Peace Academy they always teach you to be prepared for the worst possible scenario. So you can see that just picking any old ferry route and the cheapest possible crossing may not necessarily be the best plan. I'll be at the back, doing whatever I can to ensure the greatest good of the greatest possible number. In the worst possible scenario it might even mean the end of his series. It provides the best set of features with the highest possible quality in maps. I suggested that we should bundle the kids into the car and go to Berlin in as direct a route as possible. I tried to make it flow as much as possible under the circumstances. Well here we just keep things simple, a great quality product at the lowest possible price. The role of the NHS is to delay death and improve the quality of life as much as is possible. A meeting for all members is being held on Wednesday to build the largest possible turnout in the ballot and to deliver a yes vote. 1.4attributive (of a number or score) as high as is achievable in a test, competition, or game. he scored 723 points out of a possible 900 Example sentencesExamples To facilitate pooling, soreness scores were converted to percentages of the maximum possible score. For they will have the freedom to boost their quota of scores to the highest possible tally. It has been awarded the highest possible score for its teaching quality. Ace is the highest possible score and when a player reaches or passes this score the game ends. nounˈpäsəb(ə)lˈpɑsəb(ə)l 1A person or thing that has the potential to become or do something, especially a potential candidate for a job or membership on a team. I have marked five possibles with an asterisk Example sentencesExamples The draw isn't being made until next Sunday anyway, so it is pointless talking about the possibles until we see who we get. Their striker, who had a knee operation during the summer, missed the probables versus possibles contest at Maine Road last weekend. The general manager said their coach intended calling up all the possibles for the critical Ghana game - including the walking wounded, whose fitness will be assessed on the spot. A veteran himself at 35 he could prove to be a valuable addition to the club and a possible for the first team squad. The other players who were not in the initial tour squad because of injury problems are still possibles for the trip to Australia. Other Malibu possibles include Unbridled Time. Breathing down the necks of the two frontrunners are a pack of possibles. ‘All the sprint races at York, Haydock and the Breeders Cup are possibles,’ he said. I guess that eliminates some of the possibles from the list of unnamed ‘foreign leader’ voices that he's been hearing. Most of the other players on show would be unwilling to move to Stockport, especially given their wage demands, but a couple of young Leicester players are perhaps possibles. Synonyms applicant, job applicant, job-seeker, prospective employee 1.1the possible That which is likely or achievable. they were living right at the edge of the possible Example sentencesExamples Managers may be described as being too busy doing the possible to find time to reach for the difficult or impossible. We have done the possible, can we do better? The first commitment must be to the dialogue process and to achieve the possible. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse ‘be able’.
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