What does there is a possibility mean?
1 : a chance that something may or may not happen or exist : the state or fact of being possible There’s a possibility of rain today. 2 : something that may happen or exist Life on other planets is a possibility.
How do you use possibility?
We use possibility to talk about something that may happen or be true. Possibility is normally followed by of + noun phrase or of + -ing form, or by a that-clause: I had never even thought of the possibility of working in the USA until I was offered a job there in 1998.
What words do you use for possibility?
What is another word for possibility?
| chance | likelihood |
|---|---|
| promise | feasibility |
| chances | plausibility |
| conceivability | outlook |
| anticipation | potential |
How do you demonstrate possibility?
Modal Verbs of Possibility
- Several modal verbs show possibility, including might, may, could, and must.
- Examples:
- May shows possibility in the present or the future.
- May is formal and is often found in writing, like this example:
- Possibility in the present or future.
Can we use possibility?
We use can to express possibility or to question possibilities: We can go to Rome in June because both of us have a week off work. (It is possible for us to go to Rome because we don’t have to work in June.)
Will used for possibility?
Okay so let’s start with probability, how likely something is to happen. Now we use ‘will’ to talk about the future, when we’re confident that something will happen. We believe it. We’re certain it’s true.
What is example of possibility?
The definition of a possibility is something that may be true or might occur, or something that can be chosen from among a series of choices. If there is a 50-50 chance that you might attend a party, this is an example of a possibility you will attend.
Which model is used for possibility?
In English, there are three main modals of possibility: may, might, and could.
Can you express ability?
The modal ‘can’ is a commonly used modal verb in English. It is used to express; ability, opportunity, a request, to grant permission, to show possibility or impossibility.
Can ability have possibility?
“Can” is one of the most commonly used modal verbs in English. It can be used to express ability or opportunity, to request or offer permission, and to show possibility or impossibility.
Why is it important to think about possibility?
The idea of possibility is so embedded into our thinking and language that we often forget that it’s something to think about, but it turns out that a deeper understanding of possibility can radically change our lives for the better.
Is there such a thing as logical possibility?
Logical possibility is a third kind of possibility that comes up primarily in philosophical discourse, but I won’t talk about it much in this post. I never thought I’d talk directly about modality at all, to be honest. I don’t want to bog this particular conversation down in terminology, as the rough concepts are useful enough.
Which is the best quote on the topic of possibilities?
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning.” “Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities.” “A thought, even a possibility, can shatter and transform us.”
What are the different types of possibilities at play?
At play are two different kinds of possibility. Logical possibility is a third kind of possibility that comes up primarily in philosophical discourse, but I won’t talk about it much in this post. I never thought I’d talk directly about modality at all, to be honest.
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning.” “Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities.” “A thought, even a possibility, can shatter and transform us.”
Is it possible to loose this sense of possibility?
We can’t, we MUST not loose this sense of possibility because in the end, it’s all we have.” “All the possibilities of your human destiny are asleep in your soul. You are here to realize and honor these possibilities. When love comes in to your life, unrecognized dimensions of your destiny awaken and blossom and grow.
What did Roy T Bennett say about possibilities?
“Remember that things are not always as they appear to be… Curiosity creates possibilities and opportunities.” ― Roy T. Bennett
Do you need to know exactly what is happening?
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” “So many things are possible as long as you don’t know they are impossible.”