Definitions
- Referring to something that is likely to happen or be true based on available evidence or past experience. - Describing a situation where the chances of something happening are high. - Talking about an event or outcome that is expected or anticipated.
- Referring to something that can happen or be done. - Describing a situation where there is a chance or opportunity for something to occur. - Talking about an event or outcome that could potentially happen.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the likelihood of something happening.
- 2Both words can be used to describe future events or outcomes.
- 3Both words can be used to express uncertainty or doubt.
- 4Both words can be used in hypothetical situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Certainty: Probable implies a higher degree of certainty than possible.
- 2Evidence: Probable is based on available evidence or past experience, while possible does not require any evidence.
- 3Expectation: Probable suggests an expected or anticipated outcome, while possible does not imply any expectation.
- 4Scope: Possible has a broader scope than probable, as it can refer to any situation where something can happen, while probable is limited to situations where something is likely to happen.
- 5Usage: Probable is more formal and less common than possible, which is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Probable and possible are synonyms that both refer to the likelihood of something happening. However, probable implies a higher degree of certainty based on available evidence or past experience, while possible does not require any evidence and has a broader scope. Probable is more formal and less common, while possible is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
