possible

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɒsəbl̩/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

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Adjective

Positive possible

Comparative more possible

Superlative most possible

1. If something is possible, it is able to be done; doable; not impossible.
   • Synonyms: doable, feasible and viable
   • Antonyms: undoable, impossible, unfeasible and unviable

   Life on other planets is possible.

2. If something is possible, it is acceptable.
   • Synonyms: acceptable and viable
   • Antonyms: unacceptable and unviable

   Zero is one possible solution.

3. If something is possible, it is likely.
   • Synonyms: likely, probable, potential, promising and plausible
   • Antonyms: unlikely, improbable, unpromising and implausible

   Is that possible?

Related words

• impossible
• possibly
• possibility