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Definition of possible noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

possible

noun

NAmE//ˈpɑsəbl//

a person or thing that is suitable for a particular job, purpose, etc. and might be chosen Out of all the people interviewed, there are only five possibles.

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possible adjective
the worst of all (possible) worlds
the best of both/all possible worlds
as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible
be in good, the best possible, etc. taste
be in bad, poor, the worst possible, etc. taste

Idioms

the worst of all (possible) worlds
the best of both/all possible worlds
as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible
be in good, the best possible, etc. taste
be in bad, poor, the worst possible, etc. taste

Nearby words

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