possible
adjective
pos·si·ble
ˈpä-sə-bəl 
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
: being something that may or may not be true or actual
possible explanation
3
: having an indicated potential
a possible housing site
Synonyms
Examples of possible in a Sentence
Advances in medicine have made it possible for people to live longer.
It is possible that she decided not to join us.
We tried to spend as little money as possible.
It is not physically possible to do everything you have planned in one day.
The weather report warned of possible thunderstorms tonight.
Thunderstorms are possible but not probable tonight.
The highest possible score is 100.
What possible good can it do to argue?
He is in the worst possible situation.
It is possible that life exists on other planets.
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During the trial, concerns are raised about his long hair, requiring parental consent for a possible haircut.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Unlike those painters, however, Mathieson had to create his images on location with an army of collaborators and the challenge of crafting beautiful images when Scott’s preference is to shoot with as many cameras as possible — something Mathieson says makes lighting exponentially more difficult.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
Trump could also take executive action to direct agencies to cut as many unnecessary steps as possible and to simplify their processes.
—Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Communication is only possible through messengers, subject to interception or tampering.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Unlike those painters, however, Mathieson had to create his images on location with an army of collaborators and the challenge of crafting beautiful images when Scott’s preference is to shoot with as many cameras as possible — something Mathieson says makes lighting exponentially more difficult.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
Trump could also take executive action to direct agencies to cut as many unnecessary steps as possible and to simplify their processes.
—Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Communication is only possible through messengers, subject to interception or tampering.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possible. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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possible
adjective
pos·si·ble
ˈpäs-ə-bəl
1
: being something that can be done or brought about
a task possible only to skilled workers
2
: being something that may or may not occur
plan against possible dangers
3
: able or fitted to be or to become
a possible site for a camp
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