possibility
Translation
possibility, chance, prospect
Examples
There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
Explore all the possibilities before making a decision.
Explore all the possibilities before making a decision.
Grammar Patterns
the possibility of ((sth.)) the chance that (sth.) might happen There is a possibility of snow.
the possibility that... the chance that a situation might happen There is a possibility that the flight will be delayed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chance, likelihood, opportunity; Antonyms: impossibility, certainty
Etymology
From 'possible' plus the suffix '-ity', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'possible'. If something is possible, there is a possibility.