possible

possible is part of the Basic English 850.

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.

   Life on other planets is possible.

2. If something is possible, it is acceptable.

   Zero is one possible solution.

3. If something is possible, it is 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