{
    "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’."
}