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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As part of the arrangement, Chesney is expected to remain with his current team through a possible College Football Playoff appearance with the Dukes.

From Los Angeles Times

“Well,” Verstappen said after taking the checkered flag, “it’s all possible now.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Their possible returns also depend on interest rates—lower rates typically mean less in possible gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible, driving conditions could be difficult and there may be some road closures.

From BBC

But a possible offside on Chelsea's goal appears to have gone under the radar.

From BBC

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