She's asking how that's possible.
Source: tatoeba (1387)
Possible
/ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
Synonyms for "possible" (135 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Adjective(5 words)
Strong matches (41)
covertcrediblecrypticdecimaldelitescentdifferentialdigitaldoabledormantearthlyesotericevenexpedientexponentialfeasiblefiguralfiguratefigurativefinitefractional
Show 11 more words
Adjective(7 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Noun(2 words)
hedging modifierhigh chance
Related words (67)
Adverb(1 words)
most frequent value
Determiner(1 words)
most number
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accomplishable, achievable, achievable, admissible, advisable.
- conceivable: 'Conceivable' pushes possibility to its outer edge, you can imagine it happening, but just barely. It's possibility at arm's length.
- Sentence evidence is available for possible, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "possible".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "possible"
Keep "possible" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "possible" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "possible", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "possible" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
How these synonyms differ
- conceivable - 'Conceivable' pushes possibility to its outer edge, you can imagine it happening, but just barely. It's possibility at arm's length.
- feasible - 'Feasible' means possible and practical, not just theoretically doable but realistic given actual constraints like time, money, and skill.
- likely - 'Likely' shifts from capability to probability, something possible might not happen, but something likely probably will.
- plausible - 'Plausible' means possible and believable, a plausible explanation is one that could reasonably be true, even if you're not sure it is.
- viable - 'Viable' adds sustainability, a viable plan isn't just possible in theory but capable of actually working and surviving.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
5 entriespossible causepossible effectpossible outcomepossible riskpossible solution
Inflections
2 entriesmore possiblemost possible
Derivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
22 entriesShowing 16 of 22 words.
Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
Liberty consists of being able to make everything as harmless as possible.
Source: tatoeba (1868)
You'd better go home as soon as possible.
Source: tatoeba (16505)
Is it possible to take a shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel?
Source: tatoeba (18224)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "possible"?
Closest matches include accomplishable, achievable, achievable, admissible, advisable.
How is "conceivable" different from "possible"?
'Conceivable' pushes possibility to its outer edge, you can imagine it happening, but just barely. It's possibility at arm's length.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "possible"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.