impossible
adjective/ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/
Frequency rank: #1,281 most common English word
Meaning
Not able to happen, be done, or exist.
Example sentence
It’s impossible to finish this project in one day.
Synonyms & related words
- unachievable
- unattainable
- unfeasible
- inconceivable
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 1,201–1,300
- easternLocated in or coming from the east.
- fifthComing after the fourth in order or position.
- functionThe special activity or purpose of a person or thing.
- giftSomething given to someone willingly, without payment.
- herselfUsed to refer back to a female subject of the sentence.
- influenceThe power to affect how someone or something develops or behaves.
- marketingThe activity of promoting and selling products or services.
- norAnd not; used after 'neither' to add a second negative.
- produceTo make or grow something, especially in large amounts.
- progressForward movement toward a goal; improvement over time.