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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"We need to develop those upper layers of the scheme as quickly as possible," he said, pointing to the Welsh government's target to stop the loss of biodiversity by 2030.

From BBC

When possible, align these activities with the values you care most about to motivate yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 41-year-old, who previously managed Hull, has significant backing internally at Chelsea and it is understood candidates to replace him at Strasbourg are being considered because of his possible departure.

From BBC

This is rarely possible, since most stars shine far brighter than the planets around them.

From Science Daily

Now, he’s one of the players choosing to stay in college as long as possible, in part to maximize their pay before taking their chances in the NFL.

From The Wall Street Journal

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