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A coincidence is possible

🇬🇧 UK //ə kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns ɪz ˈpɒsəbl// 🇺🇸 US //ə koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns ɪz ˈpɑː.sə.bəl//

Meaning of A coincidence is possible

An unexpected event that happens by chance.

In simple words: It can happen by chance.

A coincidence is possible in a sentence

• It was just a coincidence that we met here.
• If you think about it, a coincidence is possible.
• Many believe that such coincidences are more than mere chance.

How to use A coincidence is possible

Use when discussing unexpected occurrences. More formal contexts might prefer 'it is possible that something coincided'.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'coin' — two sides can come together by chance.

Related words

Collocations with A coincidence is possible

• strange coincidence
• freak coincidence
• rare coincidence
• happy coincidence

Synonyms for A coincidence is possible

• chance event
• accident
• happenstance
• fluke

Opposites of A coincidence is possible

• a planned event
• a deliberate act
• a designed outcome

Common mistakes with A coincidence is possible

• Using 'coincidence' as a verb.
• Confusing with 'incident' or 'happening'.
• Misplacing 'possible' as an adjective for 'coincidence'.

Frequently asked questions about A coincidence is possible

What does A coincidence is possible mean?

It can happen by chance.

What is the definition of A coincidence is possible?

An unexpected event that happens by chance.

How do you use A coincidence is possible in a sentence?

It was just a coincidence that we met here.

Can you give another example of A coincidence is possible?

If you think about it, a coincidence is possible.

What are synonyms for A coincidence is possible?

Common alternatives include chance event, accident, happenstance, fluke.

What is the opposite of A coincidence is possible?

Opposite meanings include a planned event, a deliberate act, a designed outcome.

What words go with A coincidence is possible?

It commonly pairs with strange coincidence, freak coincidence, rare coincidence, happy coincidence.

What are common mistakes when using A coincidence is possible?

Using 'coincidence' as a verb. Confusing with 'incident' or 'happening'. Misplacing 'possible' as an adjective for 'coincidence'.

How do you pronounce A coincidence is possible?

US: //ə koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns ɪz ˈpɑː.sə.bəl//, UK: //ə kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns ɪz ˈpɒsəbl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use A coincidence is possible?

Use when discussing unexpected occurrences. More formal contexts might prefer 'it is possible that something coincided'.