Definitions
- Referring to something that can be done or achieved. - Talking about something that is within the realm of likelihood or feasibility. - Describing something that is not impossible or out of reach.
- Referring to something that can be accomplished or attained. - Talking about something that is realistic and within reach. - Describing something that can be done with effort and determination.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that can be done or attained.
- 2Both words imply a sense of possibility or feasibility.
- 3Both words suggest that something is not impossible or out of reach.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Possible emphasizes the idea that something can be done, while achievable emphasizes the idea that something can be accomplished.
- 2Degree: Achievable suggests that something is more likely to be accomplished than possible.
- 3Effort: Achievable implies that something can be done with effort and determination, while possible does not necessarily imply any effort or action.
- 4Scope: Possible can refer to a wider range of things than achievable, which is more specific to accomplishments or goals.
- 5Connotation: Possible is neutral in connotation, while achievable has a positive connotation of being realistic and attainable.
Remember this!
Possible and achievable are synonyms that both convey the idea of something being feasible or within reach. However, possible emphasizes the idea that something can be done, while achievable emphasizes the idea that something can be accomplished with effort and determination. Achievable also suggests a higher degree of likelihood than possible, and has a more positive connotation of being realistic and attainable.
