✅ Possible refers to something that could happen (It’s possible that today will be sunny).

✅ Feasible refers to something which could easily happen, and is a desirable thing to happen (The plan was feasible).

✅ Although possible and feasible both refer to things that could happen, something feasible is more likely than something possible (It’s feasible that he’ll want to get pizza tonight; It’s possible that he’ll see a ghost but it’s also possible that he won’t).

✅ Possible suggests something that could theoretically happen. Feasible suggests something that is quite likely to happen, or has a high chance of success.

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✅ Damage refers to some kind of injury or harm that impacts the appearance or function of something (The bad weather caused damage to the roof).

✅ Detriment refers to something that causes the condition of a thing to deteriorate, or causes the thing to lose value (Stress will be a detriment to your health).

✅ Damage and detriment both refer to some kind of negative change in the condition of a thing. Damage suggests harm or injury caused in a single event (The betrayal caused lasting damage).

✅ Detriment can refer to a single event or refer to something that will cause ongoing and worsening harm over time (Lack of communication was a detriment to their relationship).

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✅ Familiar is the best word to describe something or someone you know well and are close to (It’s nice to see a familiar face).

✅ Intimate is the best word to describe a close relationship, based on affection, sympathy, or common interests (They quickly became intimate friends).

✅ Intimate suggests affection in a relationship, either platonic or romantic, and a strong emotional sympathy and connection. Familiar suggests a slightly less emotionally connected relationship, implying closeness without necessarily suggesting a high degree of affection (Intimate letters; We were familiar for a while).

✅ Familiar is also commonly used to refer to someone who is presumptuous, and acts in a more intimate way than they should (She was very familiar with me).

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