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- Dictionarypossible/ˈpɒsɪbl/
adjective
- 1. able to be done or achieved: "surely it's not possible for a man to live so long?" Similar Opposite
- 2. that may exist or happen, but that is not certain or probable: "the possible effects of global warming" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a potential candidate for a job or team: "I have marked five possibles with an asterisk"
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POSSIBLE definition: 1. able to be done or achieved, or able to exist: 2. as much, quickly, soon, etc. as something can…. Learn more.
1. a. : being within the limits of ability, capacity, or realization. a possible but difficult task. b. : being what may be conceived, be done, or occur according to nature, custom, or manners. the best possible care. the worst possible circumstance. 2. a. : being something that may or may not occur. a possible surprise visit. b.
Definitions of possible. adjective. capable of happening or existing. “a breakthrough may be possible next year”. “anything is possible ”. “warned of possible consequences”. synonyms: likely. having a good chance of being the case or of coming about.
Possible definition: that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.. See examples of POSSIBLE used in a sentence.
2. that may be true or may be the case, as something concerning which one has no knowledge to the contrary. It is possible that he has already gone. SYNONYMS 1. possible, feasible, practicable refer to that which may come about or take place without prevention by serious obstacles.
as much, quickly, soon, etc. as something can happen or be done: Please take your seats as quickly as possible. See more. Fewer examples. I have tried to keep my translation as faithful as possible to the original book. The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence.
1. capable of existing, taking place, or proving true without contravention of any natural law. 2. capable of being achieved: it is not possible to finish in three weeks. 3. having potential or capabilities for favourable use or development: the idea is a possible money-spinner.
Definition of possible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
POSSIBLE meaning: 1. If something is possible, it can happen or be done: 2. If something is possible, it might or…. Learn more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English pos‧si‧ble1 /ˈpɒsəbəl $ ˈpɑː-/ S1 W1 adjective 1 if something is possible, it can be done or achieved OPP impossible Is it possible to get tickets for the game? It might be possible for the documents to be sent over. Computer technology makes it possible for many people to work from home.
