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• it is possible to get there by bus.
• would it be possible for me to leave a message for her?
• this wouldn't have been possible without you.
• try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can).

possible

1. that can be done or achieved
• opposite impossible
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• It is possible to get there by bus.
• Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her?
• This wouldn't have been possible without you.
• Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can).
• Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can).
• It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week.
• We spent every possible moment on the beach.
• The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him.
• Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money.
• I'm sorry, smoking isn't allowed./You're not allowed to smoke here.
• Would you mind not talking during the music?
• Could I ask you not to use your phone here, please?
• I'm afraid I have to ask you not to take pictures here.
• Would you mind if I opened the window?
• Could I possibly borrow your phone?
• I hate to ask, but could I please borrow your phone?
• Do you happen to have a pair of gloves I could borrow for the evening?
• Would it be all right if I left five minutes early?
• Is there any chance that we could stay at your house the night before our flight?
• Would it be OK to leave my bag here?
• Yes, of course.
• Go ahead.
• That's fine.
• I'd rather you didn't, if you don't mind.
• I'd prefer it if you asked somebody else.
• If there's someone else you can ask, I'd be grateful.
2. that might exist or happen but is not certain to
• a possible future president
• the possible side effects of the drug
• Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year.
• It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions.
• 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.’
• ‘You might be wrong, of course!’ ‘It’s possible, but I doubt it.’
• Most cybercrime involves traditional crimes, such as theft and fraud, being committed in new ways. Phishing is perhaps/possibly/probably the best-known example of this.
• It seems/appears that the more personal data which organizations collect, the more opportunity there is for this data to be lost or stolen.
• It seems clear that introducing national ID cards would do little to prevent identity theft.
• It could be argued that the introduction of national ID cards might actually make identity theft easier.
• It is possible that/It may be that the only way to protect ourselves against DNA identity theft is to avoid the creation of national DNA databases.
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.
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.
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.
6. 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.
7. all the disadvantages of every situation

Extra Examples

• I’d like the money back by next week if possible.
• In those circumstances, I thought it possible to work with him.
• It is just possible that he’s still here.
• It’s theoretically possible but highly unlikely ever to happen.
• New technology has made it possible to communicate more easily.
• Please come as soon as possible.
• She did as much as possible to help him.
• ‘Do you think he’ll resign?’ ‘Anything’s possible where he’s concerned.’
• ‘You might be wrong, of course!’ ‘It’s possible, but I doubt it.’
• Do everything possible to get it finished on time.
• He explained the possible side effects of the drug.
• It is possible to get there by bus.
• It’s just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week.
• It’s just possible that I gave them the wrong directions.
• It’s scarcely possible that he knew nothing about it.
• She’s perfectly possible as our main speaker.
• They spoke of her as a possible future president.
• This would not have been possible without you.
• Travel by bus whenever possible.
• Try to avoid losing your temper if (at all) possible.
• What are the possible interpretations of this message?
• What possible reason can you have for stopping me going?
• Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her?

Word Origin

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