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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The consulate did not release the person's name but said it planned to return the person's remains to Mexico as soon as possible.

From Barron's

"It's not possible to just give 73bn rupees and expect a product without a strong background in research and development," he said.

From BBC

"This work will be informed by evidence and research to ensure the strongest possible outcomes," Adnodd added.

From BBC

Hortiz adding that the job — especially coaching Herbert — is an “attractive position,” and that they’ll plan on bringing in the best possible candidate to work alongside Harbaugh, casting a wide net.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m of the opinion that it is possible for one to stand firmly and courageously against an evil system, and yet not use violence to stand up against it,” he said then.

From Los Angeles Times

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