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possible

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/
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.

Synonymsoption, possibility
Antonymsimpossible, 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."

    Similar: futurable

  2. Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

    "It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes."

    Similar: achievable, doable, viable

  3. Being considered, e.g. for a position.

    "Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales."

Synonymsachievable, doable, viable, futurable, likely, plausible
Antonymscertain, impossible, inevitable, implausible, impossible

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