possible

1. 1

   Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.not-comparableusually

   • Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.
   • It's not just possible, it's probable that there will be rain tomorrow.
2. 2

   Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.comparable

   • It's possible for anyone to learn to play the bagpipes.
3. 3

   Being considered, e.g. for a position.

   • Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales.
4. 4

   Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

syn. futurable · possible

ant. impossible

1. 1

   A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.colloquialrare

   • Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.
2. 2

   That which is possible for somebody.colloquialrare

   • […] “don’t you be in any great hurry after that treasure.” “Why, sir, I do my possible, which that ain’t,” said Silver. “I can only, asking your pardon, save my life and the boy’s by seeking for that treasure; and you may lay to that.”
3. 3

   A particular event that may happen.rare

syn. possibility · option

ant. impossible · no-go