Feasible vs Possible

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Feasible

Top 2,000 (common) B1

Possible

Top 1,000 (very common) A1 adjective

Most common: Possible

	Feasible	Possible
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //ˈfiːzəbl// 🇺🇸 //ˈfizəbl//	🇬🇧 //ˈpɒs.ə.bəl// 🇺🇸 //ˈpɑː.sə.bəl//
Meaning	Possible to do or make happen.	Something that can happen or be done.
Example	The plan is not feasible given our current budget.	It is possible to learn a new language.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level	B1	A1
Part of speech		adjective
Collocations	feasible solution, feasible option, feasible plan, feasible proposal, feasible method	possible outcome, possible solution, possible scenario
Antonyms	infeasible, impractical, unworkable	impossible, unfeasible
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 'impossible' which means not able to happen., Omitting 'is' when saying 'It is possible'., Using it with a negative without proper context, e.g. saying 'not possible' instead of 'impossible'.
Usage notes	Use 'feasible' in business or academic contexts. Avoid in casual conversation or everyday situations.	Use 'possible' when discussing things that could happen. Avoid it in very formal contexts.

See it in real clips

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

if that's possible.

- No. - It's not possible?

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

Possible kidney or bladder irritation.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

if that's possible.

- No. - It's not possible?

Possible

Frequently asked questions: Feasible vs Possible

What's the difference between Feasible and Possible?

Feasible: Possible to do or make happen. Possible: Something that can happen or be done.

Which is more common: Feasible and Possible?

Possible is the most common in everyday English.

Which is more advanced: Feasible and Possible?

Feasible is the highest level, at B1, on the CEFR scale.

Are Feasible and Possible the same CEFR level?

Feasible: B1, Possible: A1 on the CEFR scale.

Can you show an example of each?

Feasible: The plan is not feasible given our current budget. Possible: It is possible to learn a new language.

Can I use Feasible and Possible interchangeably?

Not always. Feasible and 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.