possible
n.n. something that can happen or be done. You use this when you are not sure if something will happen, but it is not impossible.
n. capable of existing, happening, or being achieved. Often used to indicate a degree of probability or to describe a potential course of action.
It is possible to finish the work today.
The weather forecast says rain is possible this afternoon, so you should bring an umbrella just in case.
While a complete recovery is medically possible, the patient will require several months of intensive physical therapy to regain full mobility in their leg.
From Middle English possible, from Old French possible, from Latin possibilis (“possible”), from posse, possum (“to be able”); see power. Displaced Middle English acumendlic (“possible”), from Old English ācumendlīċ (“possible”). Compare also Old English mihtelīċ (“strong, capable, powerful, possible”), which was cognate with Old High German mahtlīh (“possible”) and Old Norse máttulígr (“mighty, possible”). Compare also Dutch mogelijk (“possible”) and German möglich (“possible”).
Often follows 'it is' as a dummy subject or modifies a noun directly. Commonly paired with 'that' clauses or 'for' phrases.
It is possible for me to goI can go / It is possible that I will goWhile 'possible for me' is grammatically correct, learners often use it as a clunky substitute for the more natural modal verb 'can'.