possible

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. capable of happening or existing

- a breakthrough may be possible next year

- anything is possible

- warned of possible consequences

Similar word(s): likely, accomplishable, achievable, doable, manageable, realizable, affirmable, assertable, attainable, contingent, executable, feasible, practicable, viable, workable, mathematical, practical, realistic, thinkable

2. existing in possibility

- possible uses of nuclear power

Similar word(s): latent, potential

Sentences with possible as an adjective:

- Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.

- It's not just possible, it's probable.

- It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes.

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

noun

1. something that can be done

- politics is the art of the possible

Definition categories: thought, opening, possibility

2. an applicant who might be suitable

Definition categories: person, applicant, applier

Sentences with possible as a noun:

- Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.