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possible

adjective [+ (that)] (NOT CERTAIN)
 
 
/ˈpɒs.ə.bl̩/ US  /ˈpɑː.sə-/

Definition

B1 that might or might not happen: It's possible (that) Mira might turn up tonight. "Do you think he'll end up in prison?" "It's very possible." That's one possible solution to the problem. → Compare probablePossible and probable
(Definition of possible adjective (NOT CERTAIN) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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