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Definition possible in British English

possible adjective

adjective
/ˈpɒsəb(ə)l/

▪ always, entirely, perfectly, quite

1

if something is possible, it can be done

Example

The task will not be possible without access to the Internet.

Example

It is possible to see as far as Corsica on a clear day.

Example

a new technique that made it possible to perform this operation

Example

We need to avoid delay if at all possible.

Synonyms and related words
possible be able to do something may
1.1

something that is possible might happen in the future

Example

A guilty verdict is always possible.

Example

It is perfectly possible that humans might one day live on other planets.

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possible be able to do something may
Example

a possible explanation

Example

a possible site for the new school building

Synonyms and related words
suitable convenient proper
2

considered capable of happening, existing, being done, or being true, but not very likely

Example

I suppose it's just possible she didn't know, but I'm sure I told her.

Synonyms and related words
possible be able to do something may
3

used with a superlative for emphasizing that something has the most or least of a particular quality

Example

He arrived at the worst possible time.

Example

Deb scored the highest score possible on the test.

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire
Definition possible in British English