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In class, we used possible to explain our answer.
What does Possible mean?
it can happen.
Dictionary definition
Able to happen or be true.
Example sentences
Possible in a sentence
medium
Good readers use possible when they compare clues in a passage.
hard
The story asks students to use possible to judge which choice is most fair.
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Practice 1
What does possible mean?
Possible means it can happen.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses possible correctly?
The correct sentence uses possible in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to possible?
Able is close in meaning to possible.
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Possible
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pos · uh · bul · strongest beat: pos
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WordPossible.
Partadjective.
MeaningPossible means it can happen.
ExampleExample: In class, we used possible to explain our answer.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pos · uh · bul
- Strongest beat
- pos
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pos.
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Synonyms
Words like Possible
Antonyms
Opposite words
impossibleOpposite or contrasting meaning.
unlikelyOpposite or contrasting meaning.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Possible word family
Base word
possible
adverb
possiblely
Adverb form.
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Student support
Understand Possible
Hint for students
it can happen.
Common mix-up
Possible is not the same as impossible. Possible means it can happen.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Good readers use possible when they compare clues in a passage. Clue words: good, readers, use. Underline clue words that show why possible fits instead of impossible. Now write one new sentence that shows possible without using the word possible. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show possible?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Good readers use possible when they compare clues in a passage." Why does possible fit better than impossible?
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