Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - possible

~1 adj 1 able to be done or likely to happen or exist  (Accidents are always possible in this kind of situation. | Sony and Showscan are discussing possible joint projects. | it is possible to do sth)  (Is it possible to predict what will happen in Russia? | it is possible (that) (=used to say that you think something might happen or be true))  (It's possible that she might have got lost on the way home. | it is possible for (=used to say that someone is able to do something))  (It should soon be possible for most people to work from home. | if (at all) possible (=if it is possible to do it))  (I want to avoid the rush hour traffic if possible.) 2 would it be possible spoken used when asking politely if you can do or have something  (would it be possible (for sb) to do sth)  (Would it be possible to have brown bread instead of white?) 3 acceptable or suitable  (This is only one of many possible answers to the problem of air pollution.) 4 as long/much/soon as possible as long, soon, quickly etc as you can  (I need the money as soon as possible. | Sharon always does as little work as possible.) 5 the best/biggest/fastest possible the best that can exist or be achieved  (Try to get the best possible price.) 6 where/wherever/whenever possible every time you have an opportunity to do something  (I send a donation whenever possible.) ~2 n someone or something that might be suitable or acceptable for a particular purpose  (Frank's a possible for the job.)