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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Some in the industry believe country's rebirth signifies a dulled-down formula designed to appeal to the widest possible audience.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"To convey messages to Iran, getting a response in a reasonable time is not possible," the official said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s possible that she’s pregnant and on the move, although that scenario is “less likely,” Hunnicutt said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Expect Japan to double down on its efforts to rearm, expand security partnerships with friendly neighboring states, and stay focused on maintaining the closest possible relations with an unpredictable Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

A thing best thought about as little as possible.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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