Possible meaning

What does “possible” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“possible” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something that can be done.

possible

noun

  1. something that can be done

    “politics is the art of the possible”

  2. an applicant who might be suitable

adjective

  1. capable of happening or existing

    “a breakthrough may be possible next year”

    “anything is possible”

    Oppositesimpossible
  2. existing in possibility

    “a potential problem”

    “possible uses of nuclear power”

    Synonymspotential

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University