Cool MateFeasible vs It's possible
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Feasible
Top 2,000 (common)B1
It's possible
Top 1,000 (very common)
Most common: It's possible
| Feasible | It's possible | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈfiːzəbl//🇺🇸 //ˈfizəbl// | 🇬🇧 //ɪts ˈpɒsəbl//🇺🇸 //ɪts ˈpɑːsəbl// |
| Meaning | Possible to do or make happen. | It can happen or be done. |
| Example | The plan is not feasible given our current budget. | With enough effort, it's possible to reach your goals. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Collocations | feasible solution, feasible option, feasible plan, feasible proposal, feasible method | it's possible to, make it possible, it's possible that |
| Antonyms | infeasible, impractical, unworkable | it's impossible, unlikely |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'possible' — they are similar but not the same., Using 'feasible' to describe something impossible or unrealistic., Saying 'infeasible' instead of 'not feasible' incorrectly. | Confused with 'it's impossible' for negative outcomes., Misused in rhetorical questions where certainty is implied. |
| Usage notes | Use 'feasible' in business or academic contexts. Avoid in casual conversation or everyday situations. | Used to express hope or optimism. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid in overly negative contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Feasible vs It's possible
What's the difference between Feasible and It's possible?
Feasible: Possible to do or make happen. It's possible: It can happen or be done.
Which is more common: Feasible and It's possible?
It's possible is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Feasible: The plan is not feasible given our current budget. It's possible: With enough effort, it's possible to reach your goals.
Can I use Feasible and It's possible interchangeably?
Not always. Feasible and It's possible are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.