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Definitions

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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"For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

With current instruments, it may already be possible to detect them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

He hints at a possible production that’s local to his house, but it’s not actually been written yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran said it would be possible for ships to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz during that period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

My brain clears in the best possible way, and I don’t have to check my watch to know I’m running at a strong pace.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison