possibility (noun)

  • 1possibility — ► NOUN (pl. possibilities) 1) a thing that is possible. 2) the state or fact of being possible. 3) (possibilities) unspecified qualities of a promising nature …

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  • 2possibility — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ exciting, interesting, intriguing ▪ endless, many ▪ The resort offers endless possibilities for entertainment. ▪ only …

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  • 3possibility — noun 1 (C, U) something that may happen or may be true (+ of): the possibility of an enemy attack | a distinct/real possibility (=something that is quite likely to happen): A peace settlement now looks like a real possibility | there s a… …

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  • 4possibility — I noun achievability, anticipation, attainability, availability, chance, conceivability, conceivableness, expectance, expectancy, expectation, facultas, favorable opportunity, favorable prospect, feasibility, gamble, hope, likelihood, opportunity …

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  • 5possibility — noun 1) there is a possibility that he might be alive Syn: chance, likelihood, probability, hope; risk, hazard, danger, fear 2) they discussed the possibility of launching a new project Syn: feasibility, practicability …

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  • 6possibility — noun 1) a possibility that he might be alive Syn: chance, likelihood, probability, potentiality, hope, risk, hazard, danger, fear 2) buying a smaller house is one possibility Syn: option …

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  • 7possibility — noun (plural ties) Date: 14th century 1. the condition or fact of being possible 2. archaic one s utmost power, capacity, or ability 3. something that is possible 4. potential or prospective value usually used in plural < the house had great&#8230; …

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  • 8possibility of reverter — noun Where a grantor of an estate in land has created a fee simple subject to condition subsequent (a condition on the grant which would give the grantor the right to reclaim ownership of the property), the grantors remaining interest in the&#8230; …

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  • 9possibility — noun a) The quality of being possible. b) A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being. Syn: option, choice, contingency Ant: impossibility Se …

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  • 10possibility — noun (plural possibilities) 1》 a thing that is possible. 2》 the state or fact of being possible. 3》 (possibilities) unspecified qualities of a promising nature …

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