Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with possibility in American Collocation
possibility nounWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
strong or definite
There is a distinct possibility that the virus may change into a very virulent form.
obvious
Cardboard coffins are an obvious possibility for people selecting woodland burials.
great or many
Combining and manipulating these images on my computer I find the possibilities are endless.
As an artist, he explores the infinite possibilities of a world without boundaries.
slight
The clear benefits of breast-feeding should be weighed against the remote possibility of adverse effects.
exciting or interesting
This approach has exciting possibilities for researchers.
The idea raises interesting possibilities in terms of product placement.
existing in theory
The mere possibility of prosecution was likely to lead to more self-censorship.
different
An alternative possibility is an online audio commentary guiding the student through the text.
of a particular type
I find the creative possibilities the game offers utterly wonderful.
discuss or examine a possibility
The Board has explored the possibility of the sale of the company.
consider or admit a possibility
He began to contemplate the possibility of meeting her by chance.
rule out a possibility
The system eliminates the possibilities of cross contamination between patients.
We should not blame a staff member before exhausting every technical possibility.
refuse to admit a possibility
We cannot ignore the possibility that migratory birds played a part in transmitting the virus.
avoid a possibility
This will minimize the possibility of anything going wrong with our service.
offer a possibility
This raises the possibility of future drugs being able to provide a cure.
mention a possibility
He didn’t mention the possibility of deliberate abuse of the system.
face a possibility
Many regions face the possibility of droughts.
take advantage of a possibility
Military forces understandably seek to exploit the possibilities of cutting-edge technology.