Synonyms of possibility

possibility

noun

ˌpä-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

1

as in potential

something that can develop or become actual

there's a possibility for violence in the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• potential
• prospect
• potentiality
• likelihood
• capability
• probability
• eventuality
• potency
• latency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reality
• certainty
• actuality

2

as in event

something that might happen

winning the championship is a real possibility for us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• event
• case
• contingency
• contingent
• contingence
• probability
• eventuality
• risk
• chance
• hazard
• accident
• hap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of possibility

Many of these subsystems hatch their own individual movement plans, creating a range of possibilities, all competing. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

And then, of course, there's the possibility of the northern lights appearing overhead. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

But that same small possibility would offer little comfort to the ally, who needs to believe that Washington would actually risk nuclear devastation on its behalf. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

Sunday says the victims should feel satisfied that this plea removes the possibility that Vereb could be found not guilty by a jury. — Tory Wegerski, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026