American English

How to pronounce possible

adjectiveA2Very common word
PAHsuhbl

/ˈpʰɑ.sə.bl̩/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Able to happen or be true.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Able to happen or be true.

There are several possible reasons for the delay.

Is it possible that she forgot?

Good to know

Possible does not mean likely. Something can be possible but unlikely.

Common phrases & grammar

possible explanation · possible cause · possible outcome

a possible + noun

it is possible that + sentence

adjective

Able to be done or achieved.

Is it possible to change my reservation?

The new bridge makes it possible to travel faster.

Common phrases & grammar

possible solution · possible to achieve · as soon as possible

it is possible to + verb

make it possible to + verb

Useful expressions

if possible

if it can be done

Please arrive early, if possible.

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