possible

possible is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈpɒsəbl̩/
• (US) IPA: /ˈpɑsəbl̩/
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Adjective

Positive possible

Comparative more possible

Superlative most possible

1. Able to be done; doable; not impossible.

   Life on other planets is possible.

2. Acceptable.

   Zero is one possible solution.

3. Likely.

   Is that possible?

Synonyms

• (able to be done) doable, not impossible, feasible, viable
• (acceptable) acceptable, viable
• (likely) likely, probable, potential, promising, plausible

Antonyms

• (able to be done) undoable, impossible, not possible, unfeasible, unviable
• (acceptable) unacceptable, unviable
• (likely) unlikely, improbable, unpromising, implausible

Related words

• impossible
• possibly
• possibility