English · Word Candidate

possible

/ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có thể xảy ra nhưng không chắc chắn; không phải là không thể cũng không phải là chắc chắn.

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Adjective

Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có thể thực hiện hoặc đạt được; có thể làm được.

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Adjective

It's possible for anyone to learn to play the bagpipes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “possible” mean?

Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

Is “possible” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.