adj
possible
POS-uh-buhl
adj
1
Able to happen, exist, or be done; not ruled out.
"It's possible to finish the project by Friday."
"Anything seemed possible after the win."
2
Plausible or believable.
"That's a possible explanation, but not the only one."
How to Use Possible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to happen or be true; not impossible.
Common mistake
Don't double it up with "maybe possible" — just say "possible" or "might be possible."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
as soon as possible
if possible
make it possible
Word Forms
more possible comparative, possibles plural, most possible superlative
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Etymology
From Latin possibilis, from posse ("to be able").