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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But most analysts remain positive about corporate profits, despite the possible hit to margins of higher energy costs.

From MarketWatch

But when Boozer tried to throw a pass across half-court to a wide-open teammate, Demary’s outstretched hand deflected the ball and began to make the miracle possible.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors looking for less data-center exposure to hedge against a possible AI downturn have options.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is possible thanks to advances in everyday products.

From The Wall Street Journal

"In our most recent study, many healthy embryos were still able to form even when fertilized under these conditions. This gives us hope that reproducing in space may one day be possible," said Dr. McPherson.

From Science Daily

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