Possibility - translation, pronunciation and examples
possibility
something that may happen or be true
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Есть возможность, что встречу перенесут на пятницу.
Она увидела возможность для перемен и воспользовалась ею.
possibility usage examples
Есть возможность, что встречу перенесут на пятницу.
There is a possibility that the meeting will move to Friday.
Она увидела возможность для перемен и воспользовалась ею.
She saw a possibility for change and took it.
Similar words
the basic neutral meaning: something that may happen or be true
often means a real chance that something will happen; can also mean an opportunity
used when talking about how probable something is
a favorable chance to do something; not just that something may happen
a more formal way to talk about how likely something is
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possibility synonyms
What's the difference between possibility / chance / likelihood / opportunity / probability / prospect
the basic neutral meaning: something that may happen or be true
There is a possibility of rain later today.
Есть возможность дождя позже сегодня.
often means a real chance that something will happen; can also mean an opportunity
There is a chance that the train will be late.
Есть шанс, что поезд опоздает.
used when talking about how probable something is
The likelihood of snow is low.
Вероятность снега низкая.
a favorable chance to do something; not just that something may happen
She had the opportunity to study abroad.
У неё была возможность учиться за границей.
a more formal way to talk about how likely something is
The probability of success is high.
Вероятность успеха высока.
There is a good prospect of finding a solution soon.
Есть хорошие перспективы найти решение скоро.
This idea has great potential.
У этой идеи большой потенциал.
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| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce possibility and what this word means
possibility translation: возможность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce possibility
/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/
possibility translation
возможность
possibility examples
There is a possibility that the meeting will move to Friday.
possibility transcription
/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/, /ˌpɑsəˈbɪləti/
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possibility meaning: what does it mean?
something that may happen or be true
possibility pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
possibility is pronounced as /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
possibility definition and sentence examples: how is it 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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