possible
capable of happening or existing
How often you will meet it
Rank 470 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 43,738 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.021% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adjective
- capable of happening or existing a breakthrough may be possible next yearanything is possible
- existing in possibility also: potential a potential problempossible uses of nuclear power
noun
- something that can be done politics is the art of the possible
- an applicant who might be suitable
possible in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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As time goes on, he becomes more and more anecdotically experienced, and, if possible, even less actual.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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And now easing my mind a little by these reflections, I began to render my life as easy as possible.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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He would go to the second level and with an oxygen helmet would reach possible air before he was caught.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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Was it possible that Caesar dared to chaff a man who was supposed to have the peace of Europe in his keeping?
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship · Horace Annesley Vachell · Chapter 1