- possible
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adjective
1 able to be done or likely to happen or exist: Accidents are always possible in this kind of situation. | Sony and Showscan are discussing possible joint projects. | it is possible to do sth: Is it possible to predict what will happen in Russia? | it is possible (that) (=used to say that you think something might happen or be true): It's possible that she might have got lost on the way home. | it is possible for (=used to say that someone is able to do something): It should soon be possible for most people to work from home. | if (at all) possible (=if it is possible to do it): I want to avoid the rush hour traffic if possible.2 would it be possible spoken used when asking politely if you can do or have something: would it be possible (for sb) to do sth: Would it be possible to have brown bread instead of white?3 acceptable or suitable: This is only one of many possible answers to the problem of air pollution.4 as long/much/soon as possible as long, soon, quickly etc as you can: I need the money as soon as possible. | Sharon always does as little work as possible.5 the best/biggest/fastest possible the best that can exist or be achieved: Try to get the best possible price.6 where/wherever/whenever possible every time you have an opportunity to do something: I send a donation whenever possible.2 noun (C) someone or something that might be suitable or acceptable for a particular purpose: Frank's a possible for the job.
Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.