possible
gb/pˈɑsəbəl/ us/pˈɑsəbəl/
A2
Anglais
~ 300
Sens
0 sens
adjective
A2
property
1
able to happen or be done
Something that can happen or be done.
Schéma d’usage :
it is possible [that/to do something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'possible' with 'available'. 'Possible' refers to whether something can happen, not whether it exists right now.
Synonymes
feasible (Suggests practicality and ease of achievement, often in a more formal or technical context.)
Antonymes
impossible (Direct opposite meaning; something that cannot happen or be done.)
Collocations
possible outcome
|possible solution
|possible cause
|possible explanation
|possible scenario
Thèmes
daily life
|planning
|probability
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- It’s possible that we’ll finish the project early.
- With more funding, it’s possible to expand the program.
- Is it possible for you to pick me up from the station?
- There are several possible reasons for the delay.
- Anything is possible if you work hard enough.
Exemples pédagogiques
- It is possible to go by bus.
- Is it possible to meet tomorrow?
- This job is possible for me.
- It is possible that it will rain.
- Many things are possible here.
adjective
B1
property
2
having potential ability or skill
Having the skill or chance to do something in the future.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a possible [candidate/winner/etc.]
Synonymes
prospective (More formal; often used for future possibilities in official contexts.)
Antonymes
unlikely (Indicates low probability that the person will achieve or fit the role.)
Collocations
possible candidate
|possible winner
|possible choice
Thèmes
people
|assessment
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She’s a possible candidate for the job.
- He’s one of the possible winners of the award.
- We have a list of possible speakers for the event.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is a possible leader.
- She is a possible winner.
- This man is a possible teacher.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
possible
API
GB/pˈɑsəbəl/
US/pˈɑsəbəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
pos - sible (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: possible
Famille de mots
Core family
possibility
noun B1
possibly
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
if possible
1/ˈɪf pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
if it can be done or happens
Do this only if it can be done.
Exemples
- Try to finish the report today, if possible.
- I’d like to sit by the window, if possible.
make it possible
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
cause something to be able to happen
To help something happen or be done.
Exemples
- Her support made it possible for me to study abroad.
- The new software makes it possible to work from home.
as soon as possible
1/ˈæz sˈun ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
at the earliest opportunity
Do it quickly, without waiting any longer than needed.
Exemples
- Please reply to my email as soon as possible.
- We need to finish this project as soon as possible.
as soon as possible
2/ˈæz sˈun ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
at the earliest possible time
Do it quickly, without waiting, when you can.
Exemples
- Please reply as soon as possible so we can confirm your booking.
- The doctor will see you as soon as possible.
as soon as possible
3/ˈæz sˈun ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
At the earliest possible moment
As quickly as you can.
Exemples
- Please reply as soon as possible.
- We need to fix this problem as soon as possible.