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possible

US /ˈpɑsəbəl/

adjective Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

capable of happening or existing

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please reply as soon as possible so we can confirm your reservation.

Word Family

NounNoun
possible gốc possibility possibleness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
possible gốc
AdverbAdv

Synonyms

  • feasiblecapable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
  • achievablecapable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
  • potentialthe inherent capacity for coming into being

Collocations

  • Easy as soon as possible
    describing as soon as possible (a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar)
  • Medium make every possible effort to meet deadlines
    to create, produce, or cause regarding every possible effort to meet deadlines
  • Hard explore all possible avenues for dispute resolution
    to explore all possible avenues for dispute resolution, meaning to inquire into
  • Very Hard achieve the art of the possible in statecraft
    to successfully accomplish or reach regarding the art of the possible in statecraft

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.