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• new technology has made it possible to communicate more easily.
• it is possible to get there by bus.
• it's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week.
• would it be possible for me to leave a message for her?

possible

1. that can be done or achieved
• OPPOSITE impossible
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• New technology has made it possible to communicate more easily.
• It is possible to get there by bus.
• It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week.
• Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her?
• This wouldn't have been possible without you.
• I'd like the money back by next week if possible.
• Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can).
• Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can).
• The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him.
• We spent every possible moment on the beach.
• Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money.
• This film was better than I thought possible.

Extra Examples

• In those circumstances, I thought it possible to work with him.
• Do everything possible to get it finished on time.
2. that might exist or happen but is not certain to
• the possible side effects of the drug
• a possible future president
• Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year.
• It is quite possible that the river will flood again.
• It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions.
• ‘You might be wrong, of course!’ ‘It’s possible, but I doubt it.’
• With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly.
• ‘Do you think he’ll resign?’ ‘Anything’s possible where he’s concerned.’
• a possible outcome/effect/consequence
• We have to look at every possible scenario.

Extra Examples

• It is just possible that he's still here.
• It's theoretically possible but highly unlikely ever to happen.
• It's scarcely possible that he knew nothing about it.
3. reasonable or acceptable in a particular situation
• There are several possible explanations.
• Please suggest possible ways in which you would improve the existing program.
• a possible solution
• One possible cause/reason is…

Extra Examples

• She's perfectly possible as our main speaker.
• What are the possible interpretations of this message?
• What possible reason can you have for stopping me going?
4. used after adjectives to emphasize that something is the best, worst, etc. of its type
• It was the best possible surprise anyone could have given me.
• Don't leave your packing until the last possible moment.
• Jacobs faces the maximum possible sentence of five years imprisonment.
5. as quickly, much, soon, etc. as you can
• We will get your order to you as soon as possible.
• Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer.
• She did as much as possible to help him.
6. a situation in which you have all the possible advantages/disadvantages together
• In the best of all possible worlds, you should be able to develop your career and enjoy a rewarding family life.
7. the benefits of two or more completely different situations that you can enjoy at the same time
• If you enjoy the coast and the country, you'll get the best of both worlds on this walk.
• Maybe in the best of all possible worlds things would be different.
8. a situation in which you have all the possible disadvantages at the same time

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse ‘be able’.