Meaning & use
possible
Able to happen, exist, or be done given the circumstances or current knowledge.
See it in a sentence
It is possible to finish the project early if everyone works together.
Doctors said a full recovery was possible with several months of physical therapy.
A note on using this word
Use 'as soon as possible' rather than 'as soon as possible can', a common learner error.
Words with a similar meaning
feasibleachievable
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