possible
adjective (CAN ACHIEVE) /ˈpɒs.ə.bl̩/
/ˈpɑː.sə-/ Definition
A1 able to be done or achieved, or able to exist: I can't get it all done by Friday - it's just not possible. Is it possible to buy tickets in advance? They got as far as was humanly possible (= as far as anyone could have) before turning back. → Opposite impossibleAchievable as much, quickly, soon, etc. as possible A2 as much, quickly, soon, etc. as something can happen or be done: Please take your seats as quickly as possible. I'll go as soon as possible.
(Definition of possible adjective (CAN ACHIEVE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -able suffix (CAN BE)
- -ible suffix
- achievable adjective
- attainable adjective
- doable adjective
- enabled adjective, suffix
- feasibility noun
- feasibility study noun
- feasible adjective
- humanly adverb
- in/out of the running idiom
- manageable adjective
- may modal verb (POSSIBILITY)
- might modal verb (POSSIBILITY)
- poss adjective
- practicable adjective
- practical adjective (POSSIBLE)
- practicality noun (POSSIBLE)
- reach noun (LIMIT)
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