Meaning & use

possible

adjective·Everyday

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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Words with an opposite meaning

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