Possible - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɑːsəbl|  American pronunciation of the word possible
Brit.  |ˈpɒsɪb(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word possible

noun

- something that can be done
politics is the art of the possible
- an applicant who might be suitable

adjective

- capable of happening or existing
a breakthrough may be possible next year
anything is possible
warned of possible consequences
- existing in possibility (syn: potential)
possible uses of nuclear power

Extra examples

Advances in medicine have made it possible for people to live longer.

It is possible that she decided not to join us.

We tried to spend as little money as possible.

It is not physically possible to do everything you have planned in one day.

The weather report warned of possible thunderstorms tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible but not probable tonight.

The highest possible score is 100.

What possible good can it do to argue?

He is in the worst possible situation.

It is possible that life exists on other planets.

We provide the best possible accommodation for our students.

Is it possible to get tickets for the game?

It might be possible for the documents to be sent over.

Computer technology makes it possible for many people to work from home.

I want to avoid the rush hour traffic if possible.

Word forms

noun
singular: possible
plural: possibles
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