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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But a key part of Centerview’s pitch was to get the restructuring done as fast as possible to reintegrate Venezuela back into the world economy, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Phil musicians that he suddenly seemed a possible candidate to succeed Dudamel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

It has also warned foreign citizens and diplomatic staff to leave the city "as soon as possible".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

SpaceX has simply brought more investors to the space sector, showing what’s possible.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Fearing for Maggie’s life, her hosts thought it best to get her out of Troy as soon as possible.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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