noun · B1 · Often · both

possibility

возможность

Meaning of possibility

something that may happen or be true

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EN-UK/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/
EN-US/ˌpɑsəˈbɪləti/
RU[vɐzˈmoʐnəsʲtʲ]
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possibility - возможность
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possibility with Russian translation

possibility usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

There is a possibility that the meeting will move to Friday.

Есть возможность, что встречу перенесут на пятницу.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She saw a possibility for change and took it.

Она увидела возможность для перемен и воспользовалась ею.

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possibility belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

possibility
возможность
apple
rice
butter
chicken
family
mom

possibility synonyms

Related words worth learning together

possibility
возможность, то, что может случиться или быть правдой
chance
шанс, вероятность; также возможность, случай
likelihood
вероятность, скорее всего
opportunity
возможность, благоприятный случай, шанс что-то сделать
probability
вероятность, математическая или формальная оценка шансов
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🇬🇧en

возможность, то, что может случиться или быть правдой

B1Very Often

There is a possibility of rain later today.

🇬🇧en

шанс, вероятность; также возможность, случай

B1Very Often

There is a chance that the train will be late.

likelihood
🇬🇧en

вероятность, скорее всего

B1Often

The likelihood of snow is low.

🇬🇧en

возможность, благоприятный случай, шанс что-то сделать

B1Very Often

She had the opportunity to study abroad.

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🇬🇧en
probability

вероятность, математическая или формальная оценка шансов

B1Often

The probability of success is high.

🇬🇧en

перспектива, возможность на будущее; ожидаемый исход

B1Often

There is a good prospect of finding a solution soon.

🇬🇧en

потенциал; скрытая возможность, которая может развиться

B1Often

This idea has great potential.

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What does possibility mean?

something that may happen or be true

How do you pronounce possibility?

possibility is pronounced as /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is possibility used in a sentence?

There is a possibility that the meeting will move to Friday. Translation: Есть возможность, что встречу перенесут на пятницу.

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