possibility

noun as in feasibility, likelihood; chance

Strongest matches

action, circumstance, hazard, hope, incident, opportunity, probability, prospect, risk

Strong matches

achievability, attainableness, break, contingency, fling, fluke, fortuity, happening, instance, liability, likeliness, occasion, occurrence, odds, plausibility, play, potentiality, practicability, prayer, shot, stab, toss-up

Weak matches

fair shake, fifty-fifty, outside chance, workableness

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s a sign of just how uncertain the Dodger reliever corps is that Graterol, who hasn’t pitched all season, is still a possibility for the postseason roster spot.

From Los Angeles Times

In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East, we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution.

From BBC

The only slim ray of hope offered to us is the possibility of a better electoral outcome in 2026 or 2028.

From Salon

The commission is expected to announce the outcome of the election only after all votes have been tallied and verified in order to avoid the possibility of the final result being challenged.

From BBC

But “policies this broad open up the possibility of different enforcement.”

From Los Angeles Times

Browse

possibility

Example Sentences

Related Words