How do you use "possibility" in a sentence?

There's a possibility that it might rain later today. We need to consider all the possibilities before making a decision. The job offers exciting possibilities for career development.

possibility

Q: What does "possibility" mean?

Something that might happen or be true; a chance The word 'possibility' refers to something that might happen or be true, or the state of being possible. It's often used with 'there is a possibility that...' to suggest something uncertain. The plural 'possibilities' suggests potential opportunities or options.

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

フラッシュカード、クイズ、音声で練習しよう WordLoci →

意味: Something that might happen or be true; a chance

可能性，机会

posibilidad, oportunidad

可能性、見込み

가능성, 가망

The word 'possibility' refers to something that might happen or be true, or the state of being possible. It's often used with 'there is a possibility that...' to suggest something uncertain. The plural 'possibilities' suggests potential opportunities or options.

「possibility」是指可能发生或可能为真的事情，或者处于可能的状态。它经常与「there is a possibility that...」一起使用，表示某种不确定的事情。复数形式「possibilities」暗示潜在的机会或选择。

La palabra «possibility» se refiere a algo que podría suceder o ser verdad, o al estado de ser posible. Se usa a menudo con «there is a possibility that...» para sugerir algo incierto. El plural «possibilities» sugiere oportunidades o opciones potenciales.

「possibility」は、起こりうること、または真実かもしれないこと、あるいは可能である状態を指します。「there is a possibility that...」という形で、不確かなことを示唆するためによく使われます。複数形の「possibilities」は、潜在的な機会や選択肢を示唆します。

'possibility'는 일어날 수도 있거나 사실일 수도 있는 것, 또는 가능한 상태를 가리킵니다. 'there is a possibility that...'는 불확실한 것을 암시할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 복수형 'possibilities'는 잠재적 기회나 선택지를 의미합니다.

例文

There's a possibility that it might rain later today.
今天晚些时候可能会下雨。
Existe la posibilidad de que llueva más tarde hoy.
今日の午後、雨が降る可能性があります。
오늘 오후에 비가 올 가능성이 있습니다.
We need to consider all the possibilities before making a decision.
我们需要在做决定之前考虑所有的可能性。
Necesitamos considerar todas las posibilidades antes de tomar una decisión.
決定を下す前に、すべての可能性を検討する必要があります。
결정을 내리기 전에 모든 가능성을 검토할 필요가 있습니다.
The job offers exciting possibilities for career development.
这份工作为职业发展提供了令人兴奋的可能性。
El trabajo ofrece posibilidades emocionantes para el desarrollo profesional.
その仕事はキャリア開発のための刺激的な可能性を提供します。
그 직업은 경력 개발을 위한 흥미로운 가능성을 제공합니다.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Old French 'possibilité', from Late Latin 'possibilitatem', from Latin 'possibilis' meaning 'that can be done', from 'posse' (to be able). Entered English in the 14th century.

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

このトピックの他の表現

be ★★★★★ To exist or live; to have a particular quality, state, or... and ★★★★★ Used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal impor... of ★★★★★ Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole; b... to ★★★★★ Expressing direction, destination, or the infinitive form... a ★★★★★ Used before a noun to indicate one single thing or person in ★★★★★ Located inside a place, area, or container; during a peri...