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 the meantime, the project has asked landowners and stakeholders to get in touch to help shape it, as it wanted to identify 20 possible release sites.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

For scientists and space exploration advocates, the hope is that support will come together in time to make a return to this intriguing world possible, whether Starship plays a role or not.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"Ukraine has shown us it is possible to manufacture low-cost drones in large quantities," said Huberdeau.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He and other economists say a repeat of decades past when prices kept rising and growth stalled is possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Yes,” I say, and then backpedal, realizing that I’ve left us open to possible exposure.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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