Possible
adjective
Able to be done or achieved.
It's possible to finish all these tasks in one day
Often appears as...
- as possible
- anything is possible
adjective
That can exist or happen, but that is not certain or probable.
It's a possible solution to the problem
Often appears as...
- possible solution
- possible theory
adjective
The best one can do under the circumstances.
We must make the best possible use of this money
Often appears as...
- best possible
- maximum possible
adjective
Ready to do or be used when needed.
We must make ourselves as useful as possible
Often appears as...
- as helpful as possible
- available if possible
adjective
Able to be done or achieved.
It's possible to finish all these tasks in one day
Often appears as...
- as possible
- anything is possible
adjective
That can exist or happen, but that is not certain or probable.
It's a possible solution to the problem
Often appears as...
- possible solution
- possible theory
adjective
The best one can do under the circumstances.
We must make the best possible use of this money
Often appears as...
- best possible
- maximum possible
adjective
Ready to do or be used when needed.
We must make ourselves as useful as possible
Often appears as...
- as helpful as possible
- available if possible
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Achieving Goals
Use 'possible' to discuss realistic achievements or outcomes within capabilities.
With proper planning, climbing the mountain is possible.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Guaranteed
'Possible' implies something can happen, not that it will.
Winning the lottery is possible, but unlikely.
Pro Tip 3/3Setting Expectations
Use 'possible' when setting expectations that are hopeful but not certain.
I'll finish the report by tomorrow if possible.
Pro Tip 1/3Achieving Goals
Use 'possible' to discuss realistic achievements or outcomes within capabilities.
With proper planning, climbing the mountain is possible.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Guaranteed
'Possible' implies something can happen, not that it will.
Winning the lottery is possible, but unlikely.
Pro Tip 3/3Setting Expectations
Use 'possible' when setting expectations that are hopeful but not certain.
I'll finish the report by tomorrow if possible.
Pro Tip 1/3Achieving Goals
Use 'possible' to discuss realistic achievements or outcomes within capabilities.
With proper planning, climbing the mountain is possible.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Guaranteed
'Possible' implies something can happen, not that it will.
Winning the lottery is possible, but unlikely.
Pro Tip 3/3Setting Expectations
Use 'possible' when setting expectations that are hopeful but not certain.
I'll finish the report by tomorrow if possible.
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Can You Survive...
ground to loosen what's left is a soggy combination of the two that can no longer support as much weight so when you stand on it you start to sink I want to find out if it's actually possible to get out of quicksand and to do that I'm gonna have to get in it but I'm not going anywhere around here without the
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The five major world...
If we followed our dharma and did our proper duty in our past life, we get good karma, which sends our soul upward in the social scale. Our rebirth into the next life is thus determined by what we do in this one. The wheel of rebirths is called samsara. It's possible for a very holy person
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Questions No One Knows...
deliberately or otherwise, through electromagnetic signals of one kind or another. And yet we see no convincing evidence of any of it. Why? Well, there are numerous possible answers, some of them quite dark. Maybe a single, superintelligent civilization has indeed taken over the galaxy
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3 tips to boost your...
It isn't possible to completely untangle these three factors, but the personal choices we make certainly play a major role in confidence development. So, by keeping in mind a few practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.
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What happens when our...
to pursue our values or to perform actions that it predicts we would approve of. We would thus leverage its intelligence as much as possible to solve the problem of value-loading. This can happen, and the outcome could be very good for humanity.
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How to recognize a...
ruling over impoverished masses. The new century brought more exciting and terrifying changes. Medical advances made it possible to transcend biological limits while mass media allowed instant communication between leaders and the public.
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What would happen if you...
causing cells to swell. In severe cases, the kidneys can't keep up with the resulting volumes of dilute urine. Water intoxication then occurs, possibly causing headache, vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death.
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Can you solve the pirate...
Naturally, each pirate wants to stay alive while getting as much gold as possible. But being pirates, none of them trust each other, so they can't collaborate in advance. And being blood-thirsty pirates,
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Giving checkmate is...
he has such a charisma strong presence and incredible deep chess preparation practically I've lost the game before even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because
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Penguin Chicks Struggle...
By early summer, the chicks are surprisingly well-developed and now look ready to take on the world. Those that survive their first year have the best possible start in life,
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Can You Survive...
ground to loosen what's left is a soggy combination of the two that can no longer support as much weight so when you stand on it you start to sink I want to find out if it's actually possible to get out of quicksand and to do that I'm gonna have to get in it but I'm not going anywhere around here without the
Video examples
The five major world...
If we followed our dharma and did our proper duty in our past life, we get good karma, which sends our soul upward in the social scale. Our rebirth into the next life is thus determined by what we do in this one. The wheel of rebirths is called samsara. It's possible for a very holy person
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Questions No One Knows...
deliberately or otherwise, through electromagnetic signals of one kind or another. And yet we see no convincing evidence of any of it. Why? Well, there are numerous possible answers, some of them quite dark. Maybe a single, superintelligent civilization has indeed taken over the galaxy
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
It isn't possible to completely untangle these three factors, but the personal choices we make certainly play a major role in confidence development. So, by keeping in mind a few practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.
Video examples
What happens when our...
to pursue our values or to perform actions that it predicts we would approve of. We would thus leverage its intelligence as much as possible to solve the problem of value-loading. This can happen, and the outcome could be very good for humanity.
Video examples
How to recognize a...
ruling over impoverished masses. The new century brought more exciting and terrifying changes. Medical advances made it possible to transcend biological limits while mass media allowed instant communication between leaders and the public.
Video examples
What would happen if you...
causing cells to swell. In severe cases, the kidneys can't keep up with the resulting volumes of dilute urine. Water intoxication then occurs, possibly causing headache, vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death.
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
Naturally, each pirate wants to stay alive while getting as much gold as possible. But being pirates, none of them trust each other, so they can't collaborate in advance. And being blood-thirsty pirates,
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
he has such a charisma strong presence and incredible deep chess preparation practically I've lost the game before even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because
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Penguin Chicks Struggle...
By early summer, the chicks are surprisingly well-developed and now look ready to take on the world. Those that survive their first year have the best possible start in life,
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
No matter who we are or what we look like or what we may believe, it is both possible and, more importantly, it becomes powerful to come together in common purpose and common effort.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
Well, I say that the most important job you can possibly have is raising a child, and it needs to be treated that way. You have to show them, rather than just talk to them.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
We must welcome the future, remembering that soon it will be the past; and we must respect the past, remembering that it was once all that was humanly possible.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I love it in the States. The roads are big, the food is big. If it was possible to be in L.A. and still live my racing life, I would move now.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
It's possible - you can never know - that the universe exists only for me. If so, it's sure going well for me, I must admit.
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George Eliot
British Author
There is only one failure in life possible, and that is not to be true to the best one knows.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I really want to love somebody. I do. I just don't know if it's possible forever and ever.
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Luka Modric
Croatian Athlete
I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
In life, there is no such thing as impossible; it's always possible.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
No matter who we are or what we look like or what we may believe, it is both possible and, more importantly, it becomes powerful to come together in common purpose and common effort.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
Well, I say that the most important job you can possibly have is raising a child, and it needs to be treated that way. You have to show them, rather than just talk to them.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
We must welcome the future, remembering that soon it will be the past; and we must respect the past, remembering that it was once all that was humanly possible.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I love it in the States. The roads are big, the food is big. If it was possible to be in L.A. and still live my racing life, I would move now.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
It's possible - you can never know - that the universe exists only for me. If so, it's sure going well for me, I must admit.
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George Eliot
British Author
There is only one failure in life possible, and that is not to be true to the best one knows.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I really want to love somebody. I do. I just don't know if it's possible forever and ever.
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Luka Modric
Croatian Athlete
I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
In life, there is no such thing as impossible; it's always possible.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
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