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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| inflections: |
possibilities |
| definition 1: |
the fact or state of being possible.
The possibility of failure made him fearful of attempting anything.- synonyms:
- feasibility, potentiality
- similar words:
- capability, odds, probability, promise
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| definition 2: |
something that might exist or occur.
That the volcano will erupt within the next ten years is a distinct possibility.- synonyms:
- chance, potentiality
- antonyms:
- actuality
- similar words:
- contingency, hope, likelihood, probability, prospect, risk
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) potential for good results.
This old house has great possibilities.- synonyms:
- opportunity, potential, promise, prospects
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| related words: |
candidate, chance, choice, dependence, ghost, opportunity, option |
adjective + (n.)possibility
alternative,
comic,
definite,
distinct,
disturbing,
exciting,
expressive,
fraught,
frightening,
genuine,
infinite,
intriguing,
mere,
open,
real,
realistic,
remote,
renewed,
slim,
tantalizing,
terrorist,
theoretical,
unlimited
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verb + (n.)possibility
alert,
conceive,
consider,
contemplate,
deny,
discount,
discuss,
dismiss,
eliminate,
entertain,
envision,
excite,
exclude,
exhaust,
exploit,
explore,
face,
foreclose,
foresee,
hint,
inquire,
intrigue,
investigate,
minimize,
negate,
open,
ponder,
preclude,
raise,
rule,
speculate,
suggest
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(n.)possibility
+ verb
exist, loom
noun + (n.)possibility
bias, contamination, dialogue, error, escape, happening, indictment, myriad, probability, realm, reconciliation, redemption
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