Definitions

possibility

[pos-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌpɒs əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

NOUN

feasibility, likelihood; chance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action circumstance hazard hope incident opportunity probability prospect risk

STRONG

achievability attainableness break contingency fling fluke fortuity happening instance liability likeliness occasion occurrence odds plausibility play potentiality practicability prayer shot stab toss-up

WEAK

fair shake fifty-fifty outside chance workableness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty safety surety

STRONG

plan

WEAK

impossibility impossible unfeasibility unlikelihood

Example Sentences

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"There are still so many games, competitions and different scenarios to play in this season, and that's a possibility that we have."

From BBC

Earlier this month, the city of L.A. struck a bankruptcy exit deal that resolves creditor disputes and opens up the possibility of a sale, paving the way for change.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked if he was fearful of arrest, Corfield said: "I realise there is that possibility."

From BBC

Lord McDonald made a highly unusual intervention this week, saying he had tried to get in touch with No10 about the possibility of Dame Antonia being appointed and warning "more due diligence" was needed.

From BBC

The county sheriff's department has said the suspect description "remains a key focus", but added that "investigators are not ruling out any individuals or possibilities".

From BBC

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