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im·pos·si·ble
 impossible
- pronunciation:
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| definition 1: |
not able to happen, exist, or be done.
an impossible task- synonyms:
- hopeless, inconceivable, unattainable, unimaginable, unthinkable
- antonyms:
- attainable, possible
- similar words:
- absurd, difficult, illogical, inaccessible, inappropriate, intractable, unbelievable, unlikely, unreasonable
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| definition 2: |
not capable of being true.
It's impossible that he could have done what you say.- synonyms:
- illogical, inconceivable, unbelievable, unthinkable
- antonyms:
- possible
- similar words:
- absurd, incredible, preposterous, unimaginable, unlikely, unreasonable
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| definition 3: |
very difficult or intolerable.
By running away, she put him in an impossible situation.- synonyms:
- hopeless, insufferable, intolerable, unbearable
- antonyms:
- bearable, manageable, possible
- similar words:
- difficult, disagreeable, distasteful, inappropriate, objectionable, offensive, unacceptable, unpleasant, unsuitable
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