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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A significant portion of the market now considers the next Federal Reserve rate increase to be possible before the year ends, which is likely weighing on the precious metal’s prices, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The author hopes it will shed new light on one of science's most enduring mysteries while also encouraging further research into the possible role of nanozymes in the emergence of life on Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Capt Sabharwal's father later approached India's Supreme Court, seeking an independent investigation into all possible causes of the crash.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The eventual regulations would be enforced by a Digital Safety Commission, with possible fines on companies not in compliance of up to three percent of their global revenue or CAD$10 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The protesters were met by a group of counterprotesters who are determined to make sure the Manor opens and welcomes as many people of color as possible.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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