impossible (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/

Definition

Cannot happen or be done.

Examples

• It is impossible to lift this heavy box alone.

• Winning the lottery is almost impossible.

• The task seemed impossible at first.

How to Use impossible

impossible to do something (prepositional phrase)

Cannot be done. — "It is impossible to breathe underwater without equipment."

impossible for someone to do something (prepositional phrase)

A specific person cannot do something. — "It is impossible for me to lift that weight."

Synonyms of impossible

Words with a similar meaning to impossible:

• hard
• difficult
• unlikely
• unachievable

Antonyms of impossible

Words with the opposite meaning to impossible:

• possible
• achievable

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