The difference between Impossible and Possible
When used as nouns, impossible means an impossibility, whereas possible means a possible one.
When used as adjectives, impossible means not possible, whereas possible means able but not certain to happen.
check bellow for the other definitions of Impossible and Possible
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Impossible as an adjective:
Not possible; not able to be done or happen.
Examples:
"It is difficult, if not impossible, to memorize 20,000 consecutive numbers."
"Sarah thinks that nothing is impossible because things can always somehow happen."
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Impossible as an adjective (colloquial, of a person):
Very difficult to deal with.
Examples:
"You never listen to a word I say – you're impossible!"
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Impossible as an adjective (math, dated):
imaginary
Examples:
"impossible quantities, or imaginary numbers"
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Impossible as a noun (obsolete):
an impossibility
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Possible as an adjective (usually, not comparable):
Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
Examples:
"ant certain inevitable impossible"
"Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it."
"It's not just possible, it's probable."
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Possible as an adjective (comparable):
Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
Examples:
"ant impossible"
"It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes."
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Possible as an adjective:
Being considered, e.g. for a position.
Examples:
"Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales."
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Possible as an adjective:
Apparently valid, likely, plausible.
Examples:
"synonyms: likely plausible"
"ant implausible"
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Possible as a noun:
A possible one.
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Possible as a noun (colloquial, rare):
A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.
Examples:
"Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales."
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Possible as a noun (rare):
A particular event that may happen.