possibility

noun
UK: /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪləti/
US: /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/

  1. A chance that something might happen or be true.

    1. There is a possibility of rain today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The possibility that he is lying cannot be excluded from the investigation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that can be done or achieved.

    1. We explored every possibility to solve the problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. The internet opens up a whole new range of possibilities for small businesses. [ ] [ ]

  3. The state or fact of being possible.

    1. Is there any possibility of getting a refund? [ ] [ ]
    2. The new software greatly increases the possibility of data breaches occurring. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chance likelihood prospect potential

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "possibility" in English means: A chance that something might happen or be true., Something that can be done or achieved., The state or fact of being possible..

The phonetic transcription of "possibility" is /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪləti/ in British English and /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "possibility": chance, likelihood, prospect, potential.

Example usage of "possibility": "There is a possibility of rain today.". More examples on the page.