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probable vs. possible
[ prob-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.
- having more evidence for than against, or evidence that inclines the mind to belief but leaves some room for doubt.
- affording ground for belief.
[ pos-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.: a disease with no possible cure.
- 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.