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{ "term": "possible", "partOfSpeech": "adjective", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "that can be done or achieved", "sensetop": "possible to do somethingit is possible to do somethingit is possible for somebody to do something", "labels": "(North American English)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "New technology **has made it possible** to communicate more easily.", "contextForm": "possible to do something" }, { "text": "It is possible to get there by bus.", "contextForm": "it is possible to do something" }, { "text": "It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week." }, { "text": "**Would it be possible** for me to leave a message for her?", "contextForm": "it is possible for somebody to do something" }, { "text": "This wouldn't have been possible without you." }, { "text": "I'd like the money back by next week **if possible**." }, { "text": "Try to avoid losing your temper **if at all possible** *(= if you can)*." }, { "text": "Use public transport **whenever possible** *(= when you can)*." }, { "text": "The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him." }, { "text": "We spent every possible moment on the beach." }, { "text": "Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money." }, { "text": "This film was better than I **thought possible**." }, { "text": "In those circumstances, I thought it possible to work with him." }, { "text": "Do everything possible to get it finished on time." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "seem", "sound"], "adverb": ["entirely", "perfectly", "quite"], "phrases": [ "as far as possible", "as long as possible", "as much as possible" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "that might exist or happen but is not certain to", "sensetop": "it is possible (that)…", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the possible side effects of the drug" }, { "text": "a possible future president" }, { "text": "Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year." }, { "text": "**It is quite possible** that the river will flood again.", "contextForm": "it is possible (that)…" }, { "text": "It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions." }, { "text": "‘You might be wrong, of course!’ ‘It’s possible, but I doubt it.’" }, { "text": "With the **possible exception** of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly." }, { "text": "‘Do you think he’ll resign?’ ‘**Anything’s possible** where he’s concerned.’" }, { "text": "a possible outcome/effect/consequence" }, { "text": "We have to look at every possible scenario." }, { "text": "It is just possible that he's still here." }, { "text": "It's theoretically possible but highly unlikely ever to happen." }, { "text": "It's scarcely possible that he knew nothing about it." } ], "topics": ["Doubt, guessing and certainty"], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "seem", "sound"], "adverb": ["entirely", "perfectly", "quite"], "phrases": [ "as far as possible", "as long as possible", "as much as possible" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "reasonable or acceptable in a particular situation", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "There are several possible explanations." }, { "text": "Please suggest possible ways in which you would improve the existing program." }, { "text": "a possible solution" }, { "text": "One possible cause/reason is…" }, { "text": "She's perfectly possible as our main speaker." }, { "text": "What are the possible interpretations of this message?" }, { "text": "What possible reason can you have for stopping me going?" } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "seem", "sound"], "adverb": ["entirely", "perfectly", "quite"], "phrases": [ "as far as possible", "as long as possible", "as much as possible" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "used after adjectives to emphasize that something is the best, worst, etc. of its type", "examples": [ { "text": "It was the **best possible** surprise anyone could have given me." }, { "text": "Don't leave your packing until the **last possible** moment." }, { "text": "Jacobs faces the **maximum possible** sentence of five years imprisonment." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "as quickly, much, soon, etc. as you can", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "We will get your order to you as soon as possible." }, { "text": "Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer." }, { "text": "She did as much as possible to help him." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a situation in which you have all the possible advantages/disadvantages together", "examples": [ { "text": "In the best of all possible worlds, you should be able to develop your career and enjoy a rewarding family life." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the benefits of two or more completely different situations that you can enjoy at the same time", "examples": [ { "text": "If you enjoy the coast and the country, you'll get the best of both worlds on this walk." }, { "text": "Maybe in the best of all possible worlds things would be different." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a situation in which you have all the possible disadvantages at the same time", "examples": [] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈpɒsəbl/", "audio": "po/possible/possible__gb_3.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈpɑːsəbl/", "audio": "po/possible/possible__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse ‘be able’." }