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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That 15-page document said the fuel supply to the jet's engines was cut off moments before impact, raising questions about possible pilot error.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

To reduce exposure, it’s recommended that residents stay indoors when possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Under the agreement, Boelter will face the longest possible sentence on each charge, according to U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Such control creates potential risk for investors, the analysis said, because SpaceX insiders will be able to make decisions on business deals, including possible acquisitions of other Musk-owned entities, as well as his compensation.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It is possible for a life to be ruined and to realize the story you thought you were telling was a different kind of story.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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