potential, possible
(adjective) existing in possibility; “a potential problem”; “possible uses of nuclear power”
possible
(adjective) capable of happening or existing; “a breakthrough may be possible next year”; “anything is possible”; “warned of possible consequences”
possible
(noun) something that can be done; “politics is the art of the possible”
possible
(noun) an applicant who might be suitable
Source: WordNet® 3.1
possible (comparative possibler or more possible, superlative possiblest or most possible)
(usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
Synonyms: futurable, Thesaurus:possible
Antonyms: certain, inevitable, impossible
(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
Synonyms: achievable, doable, viable
Antonym: impossible
Being considered, e.g. for a position.
Apparently valid, likely, plausible.
Synonyms: likely, plausible
Antonym: implausible
possible (plural possibles)
A possible one.
(colloquial, rare) A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.
(rare) A particular event that may happen.
• possibility
• option
• impossible
• no-go
• bespoils
Source: Wiktionary
Pos"si*ble, a. Etym: [F., fr. L. possibilis, fr. posse to be able, to have power; potis able, capable + esse to be. See Potent, Am, and cf. Host a landlord.]
Definition: Capable of existing or occurring, or of being conceived or thought of; able to happen; capable of being done; not contrary to the nature of things; -- sometimes used to express extreme improbability; barely able to be, or to come to pass; as, possibly he is honest, as it is possible that Judas meant no wrong. With God all things are possible. Matt. xix. 26.
Syn.
– Practicable; likely. See Practicable.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 November 2024
(noun) a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; “she got a reputation as a frump”; “she’s a real dog”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
