possibility
gb/pˌɑsəbˈɪləti/ us/pˌɑsəbˈɪləti/
B1
Inglês
~ 1100
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
state
1
something that can happen or be true
A situation or event that might happen or be true.
Padrão de uso:
the possibility of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'possibility' with 'opportunity'. 'Possibility' refers to whether something can happen, while 'opportunity' refers to a good chance to do something.
Sinônimos
chance (Often used more informally to mean a likelihood or opportunity for something to happen.)
Antônimos
impossibility (Indicates that something cannot happen or be true.)
Colocações
real possibility
|strong possibility
|remote possibility
|explore the possibility
|rule out the possibility
Temas
daily life
|decision-making
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- There is a strong possibility that it will rain tomorrow.
- We discussed the possibility of moving to another city.
- She refused to rule out the possibility of running for office.
- The project failed because we didn’t consider every possibility.
- Is there any possibility that you could finish earlier?
Exemplos para estudantes
- There is a possibility of rain today.
- He talked about the possibility of a new job.
- We cannot ignore the possibility of problems.
- I will think about the possibility of travel.
- They are looking into the possibility of a new school.
Substantivo
B1
entity
2
one possible choice or result
One thing that might happen or be chosen from many options.
Padrão de uso:
[a/one] possibility is [clause/noun phrase]
Erro comum:
Some learners use 'possibility' where 'option' would sound more natural in casual decision-making contexts.
Sinônimos
option (Refers to a choice available, often in decision-making contexts.)
Antônimos
certainty (Something definite and not open to alternative outcomes.)
Colocações
consider all possibilities
|endless possibilities
|list of possibilities
|explore possibilities
Temas
planning
|problem-solving
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- One possibility is to take the train instead of flying.
- We looked at several possibilities before making a decision.
- There are endless possibilities for decorating the room.
- Another possibility is that he forgot our meeting.
- The team explored all possibilities before choosing their strategy.
Exemplos para estudantes
- One possibility is to go by bus.
- We have many possibilities for dinner.
- Another possibility is to start later.
- They talked about all the possibilities.
- This is one of the possibilities we can choose.
Gramática
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possibility
AFI
GB/pˌɑsəbˈɪləti/
US/pˌɑsəbˈɪləti/
Sílabas e tonicidade
pos - sib - il - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (il)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: possibility
- Plural: possibilities, possibility
Família de palavras
Forms
possibilities
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressões
endless possibilities
1/ˈɛndləs pˌɑsəbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
unlimited potential options or outcomes
Many things can happen or be done, with no clear limit.
Exemplos
- The new technology offers endless possibilities for communication.
- With your skills, you have endless possibilities ahead.
open up possibilities
1/ˈoʊpən ˈʌp pˌɑsəbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
create new options or opportunities
To make new chances or choices possible.
Exemplos
- The internet has opened up possibilities for remote work.
- Traveling can open up possibilities you never imagined.
within the realm of possibility
1/wɪðˈɪn ðə ɹˈɛlm əv pˌɑsəbˈɪləti/
idiom
formal
realistically possible or achievable
Something that could really happen or be done.
Exemplos
- It's within the realm of possibility that we'll finish ahead of schedule.
- A cure is within the realm of possibility in the next decade.
within the realm of possibility
2/wɪðˈɪn ðə ɹˈɛlm əv pˌɑsəbˈɪləti/
idiom
realistically possible
Able to happen; not impossible, even if it may be difficult or unlikely.
Exemplos
- With careful planning, finishing the project in two weeks is within the realm of possibility.
- Winning the prize is within the realm of possibility, but it will take a lot of work.
- Buying a small apartment next year is within the realm of possibility for them.