probable vs. possible
[prob-uh-buhl]
/ ˈprɒb ə bəl /
adjective
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likely to occur or prove true.
He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.
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having more evidence for than against, or evidence that inclines the mind to belief but leaves some room for doubt.
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affording ground for belief.
[pos-uh-buhl]
/ ˈpɒs ə bəl /
adjective
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that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc..
a disease with no possible cure.
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that may be true or may be the case, as something concerning which one has no knowledge to the contrary.
It is possible that he has already gone.
