possible

About 237.84 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

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

2. adjective Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

   It's possible for anyone to learn to play the bagpipes.

3. adjective Being considered, e.g. for a position.

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

4. adjective Apparently valid, likely, plausible.
5. noun A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.

   Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.

6. noun That which is possible for somebody.
7. noun A particular event that may happen.

Similar words

contingent potential thinkable conceivable imaginable assertable doable realizable researchable affirmable

Often followed by

to that for in and the by with only

Word family

possibler possiblest