possibility

Definition

Examples

There is a possibility that the flight will be delayed by fog.

Word Family

Synonyms

• probabilitya measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
• potentialthe inherent capacity for coming into being
• likelihoodthe probability of a specified outcome

Collocations

• Easy explore every possible possibility
  to explore every possible possibility, meaning to inquire into
• Medium distinct possibility of project expansion
  describing distinct possibility of project expansion ((often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality)
• Hard rule out the possibility of insolvency
  to rule out the possibility of insolvency, meaning to exercise authority over; as of nations
• Very Hard entertain the remote possibility of failure
  to entertain the remote possibility of failure, meaning to provide entertainment for