Plausible vs. Possible
Difference Between Plausible and Possible
Plausibleadjective
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible
a plausible excusePossibleadjective
Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.It's not just possible, it's probable.Plausibleadjective
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusionPossibleadjective
(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes.Plausibleadjective
(obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Possibleadjective
Being considered, e.g. for a position.
Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales.Plausibleadjective
apparently reasonable and valid
Possibleadjective
Apparently valid, likely, plausible.
Plausibleadjective
likely but not certain to be or become true or real;
a likely resulthe foresaw a probable lossPossiblenoun
A possible one.
Plausibleadjective
within the realm of credibility;
not a very likely excusea plausible storyPossiblenoun
A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.
Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.Plausibleadjective
appearing to merit belief or acceptance;
a credible witnessa plausible storyPossiblenoun
(rare) A particular event that may happen.
Possiblenoun
something that can be done;
politics is the art of the possiblePossiblenoun
an applicant who might be suitable
Possibleadjective
capable of happening or existing;
a breakthrough may be possible next yearanything is possiblewarned of possible consequencesPossibleadjective
existing in possibility;
a potential problempossible uses of nuclear powerPossibleadjective
possible to conceive or imagine;
that is one possible answer
