Definition Synonyms
Definition of possible - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
potentialthat may exist or happen
- There is a possible chance of rain tomorrow..
2.
feasiblecapable of being done or achieved
- Building the bridge in a year is possible.
3.
plausibleRare apparently valid or likelyRare
- His explanation seems possible given the evidence.
Noun
1.
candidateUS choice being considered for a roleUS
- She is a possible for the new manager position.
2.
probabilityRare event that might occurRare
- Winning the lottery is a possible.
Expressions with possible
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very unlikely to happen or be true
It's remotely possible that it might rain today.
expresses surprise about an unexpected event
Who'd have thought it possible that she won the race?
skill of achieving goals within constraints
In politics, governing is the art of the possible.
in the shortest time that the situation can realistically allow
Please finish your homework as quickly as possible before dinner.
to the greatest extent feasible
Try to help as much as possible.
at the earliest possible time
Please reply to my email as soon as possible.
when something can be done or allowed
Please call me if possible.
at the greatest possible distance from a place
He ran as far away as possible from the dog.
in the smallest amount or degree that can be done
Try to spend as little as possible on clothes.
as frequently as one can manage
She visits her grandparents as often as possible.
something you can choose to do
One possible action is to walk to school.
to the greatest extent feasible
He tried to help as best as possible during the crisis.
to the greatest extent feasible or practical
We will help you as far as possible.
when it can be done
Use public transport where possible to reduce carbon emissions.
in every situation or place that allows it
Use recycled materials wherever possible.
using words that show the most force or emphasis
She condemned the actions in the strongest possible terms.
all actions or efforts people are able to do
They did everything humanly possible to save the dog.
able to be done by humans
We will do everything humanly possible to help.
only when something can be done by a person
I will help you if it is humanly possible.
as quickly as possible without waiting
Please respond with the least possible delay.
as quickly as can be done
Please finish the project with all possible speed.
situation or condition that could feasibly occur
Exploring possible worlds in discussions helps in strategic planning.
having the greatest size allowed in the situation or conditions
Choose a poster as large as possible for the display board.
using every available way to reach a goal or result
We must, by all possible means, protect the village from flooding.
Origin of possible
Latin, possibilis (able to be done)
Terms with possible included in their meaning
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capacity
containing as much as possible or allowed
capacity
contain or hold as much as possible
questioning
ask why something is not true or possible
chance
show that something is possible
plan
thought or suggestion for a possible course of action
condition
indicating a possible situation
means
any possible means or manner
flexibility
in any manner or method possible
effort
try as hard as possible to accomplish a task
maximum effort
try as hard as possible to succeed at something
decision-making
consider as a possible action or decision
effort
make the greatest effort possible
uncertainty
shows that something is unlikely but still possible
evaluation
the most favorable outcome possible
ideal quality
having the best or most perfect qualities possible
hypothetical situation
used to talk politely about a possible situation or wish
measurement
smallest amount or degree possible
upper bound
largest amount or degree that is allowed or possible
greatest possible
being the greatest or highest possible
highest limit
highest amount or value possible
lowest amount
smallest amount or level possible or allowed
measurement
the lowest limit or value possible
feasibility
state of being possible
decision
act despite knowing possible negative outcomes
Examples of possible in a sentence
A possible candidate for the job has been identified. It's possible to finish the project by Friday. Finding a solution to the problem is possible. It's possible that she missed the bus. A possible solution is to increase funding. He's a possible for the lead role in the play.
The committee reviewed each possible thoroughly before voting. A promotion at work is a possible. Rain on the wedding day is a possible.
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- French:possible, possibilité, ...
- German:möglich, Mögliche, ...
- Italian:possibile, candidata potenziale, ...
- Spanish:potencial, posible candidata, ...
- Portuguese:possível, candidato, ...
- Chinese:有可能的, 可能人选, ...
- Japanese:あり得る, 候補, ...
- Arabic:مُمْكِن, مُرَشَّح, ...
- Hebrew:אֶפְשָׁרִי, מוּעֲמָד, ...
- Russian:возможный, возможный кандидат, ...
- Ukrainian:можливий, кандидат, ...
- Hindi:संभव, उम्मीदवार, ...
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