possible

[pos-uh-buhl] / ˈpɒs ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

likely, attainable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievable available conceivable desirable feasible imaginable potential probable viable

STRONG

breeze cinch dependent expedient hopeful hypothetical pushover setup snap welcome

WEAK

accessible adventitious advisable can-do credible doable dormant duck soup easy as pie fortuitous indeterminate latent no sweat obtainable piece of cake practicable promising realizable simple as ABC thinkable uncertain within reach workable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impossible improbable inconceivable unimaginable unlikely unpractical unreasonable unthinkable

WEAK

unattainable ungettable unrealizable

Example Sentences

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In terms of continued tinkering, Vanguard has several possible solutions to this issue, one being even more auto-enrollment and auto-escalation adoption by company plans, so more workers have savings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

The German said: "We are trying to select and build the best possible team, which is not necessarily to select the 26 most talented players. Teams win championships."

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

CEO Elon Musk said recently that $1 trillion in 2030 sales were possible.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

It’s also possible that Sorsby could be punished by the NFL for his actions and face a lengthy suspension even if he is selected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

I had gone beyond the trapping stage and was training new dogs for a possible attempt on the Iditarod.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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