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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"For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"We're seeing what's possible when individuality is embraced, not coached out," he concludes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

He hints at a possible production that’s local to his house, but it’s not actually been written yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran said it would be possible for ships to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz during that period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Solitary was teaching me that it was not possible to be rich alone.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom