1. Synonyms: possible, workable, practicable, feasible, viable
These adjectives mean capable of occurring or being done.
- Possible indicates that something may happen, exist, be true, or be realizable: "I made out a list of questions and possible answers" Mary Roberts Rinehart.
- Workable is used of something that can be put into effective operation: If the scheme is workable, how will you implement it?
- Something that is practicable is capable of being effected, done, or put into practice: "As soon as it was practicable, he would conclude his business" George Eliot.
- Feasible refers to what can be accomplished, brought about, or carried out: Making cars by hand is possible but not economically feasible.
- Viable implies having the capacity for continuing effectiveness or success: "How viable are the ancient legends as vehicles for modern literary themes?" Richard Kain.
cf. possibly Adverb
1. perhaps or maybe
2. by any means; at all: he can't possibly come
Collins Essential English Dictionary 2nd Edition 2006
cf. possibly
adverb 1. perhaps, maybe, God willing, perchance (archaic) mayhap (archaic) peradventure (archaic) haply(archaic)
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ex) In planning for the future, we need to consider a whole range of probabilities and possibilities. 장래에 대한 계획을 세울 때에는 모든 개연성과 가능성을 고려할 필요가 있다.
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