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possible

UK
/ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
US
/ˈpɑː.sə.bəl/

Translations

possibleadjective
more possible
Comp.
most possible
Super.
UK
/ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
US
/ˈpɑː.sə.bəl/
It is possible to finish the project by the end of the week if we work overtime.
Il est possible de terminer le projet d’ici la fin de la semaine si nous faisons des heures supplémentaires.
possibleDans les tournures exprimant la probabilité ou l’éventualité.
It's possible that it might rain later, so we should take an umbrella just in case.
Il est possible qu’il pleuve plus tard, donc nous devrions prendre un parapluie au cas où.
potentielDans le sens de personne ou chose envisageable, prometteuse.
She is a possible candidate for the promotion due to her excellent performance.
C’est une candidate potentielle pour la promotion grâce à ses excellentes performances.
possibleDans les locutions de degré maximal, notamment après « as … as ».
Try to arrive as early as possible so we can start on time.
Essaie d’arriver aussi tôt que possible afin que nous puissions commencer à l’heure.
Synonyms
feasible
achievable
attainable
viable
realizable
likely
probable
conceivable
Antonyms
impossible
possiblenoun
possibles
pl
UK
/ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
US
/ˈpɑː.sə.bəl/
possibleNom employé au sens d’éventualité ou de candidat envisageable.
The coach is looking at three possibles for the starting position.
L’entraîneur examine trois possibles pour le poste de titulaire.
possibleDans l’expression substantivée « le possible ».
Innovators aim to extend the boundaries of the possible.
Les innovateurs cherchent à repousser les limites du possible.
Synonyms
possibility
potential
potentiality
option
prospect
candidate
chance
likelihood
contingency

Definitions

possibleadjective
Capable of being done, achieved, or occurring.
It is possible to finish the project by the end of the week if we work overtime.
That may be true or may be the case, as opposed to being certain or definite.
It's possible that it might rain later, so we should take an umbrella just in case.
Having potential or capacity for development or future success.
She is a possible candidate for the promotion due to her excellent performance.
Used after expressions like "as … as" to denote the greatest achievable degree or extent.
Try to arrive as early as possible so we can start on time.
possiblenoun
A person or thing considered as a candidate or prospect.
The coach is looking at three possibles for the starting position.
The realm or extent of what can exist, be done, or occur.
Innovators aim to extend the boundaries of the possible.
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