possible

/ˈpɑsəbl̩/

IPA: /P AA1 S AH0 B AH0 L/

noun

1
A possible one.
2
A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.
“Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.”
3
A particular event that may happen.

Synonyms

option possibility

Antonyms

impossible no-go

adjective

1
(usually not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
“It's not just possible, it's probable.”
syn:futurable
ant:certain impossible inevitable
2
Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
“It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes.”
syn:achievable doable viable
ant:impossible
3
Being considered, e.g. for a position.
“Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales.”
4
Apparently valid, likely, plausible.
syn:likely plausible
ant:implausible

Synonyms

achievable doable viable futurable likely plausible

Antonyms

certain impossible inevitable implausible impossible

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