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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Third, narrow that down to which of those companies have an understanding of and willingness to leverage agentic AI wherever possible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Having considered possible mitigations, Sir Olly then decided to give Lord Mandelson clearance, something which he says is not tantamount to having "overruled" UKSV.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

That’s not possible with animals, even with our closest domestic companions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Delta Air Lines’ stock strength appears reflected in its price, with technical indicators suggesting a possible triple top at $75.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

He carried a message— Elisha would see Maggie as soon as possible.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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