Antonyms for possible


Grammar : Adj
Spell : pos-uh-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɒs ə bəl


Definition of possible

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French possible and directly from Latin possibilis "that can be done," from posse "be able" (see potent).
  • adj likely, attainable
Example sentences :
  • My hope is weak that I shall ever again see you, yet it is possible.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He resolved to be as prudent as possible, and avoid, as far as he could, any altercation with Haley.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The present, so, was more than any possible future, how dire soever it might be.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Ladies should have with them as much jewelry as possible, borrowed or otherwise.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
  • He was as kind and obliging as it was possible to be in his circumstances.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • It concerns myself, and will therefore be as brief as possible.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • How is it possible for me to confess, when I tell you I know nothing about her?
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • We are all in favor of having it built as promptly as possible.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The next question was, whether it was possible to follow them.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • If it be possible for so universal a lover to be confined so long to one object?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for possible

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