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impossible (adjective)

Not able to occur, exist, or be done. It can also describe a person who is very difficult to deal with or a situation that is extremely hard to tolerate.

💬 Example

"It is impossible to learn a language in one day."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'IM' as 'I'm' and 'POSSIBLE.' But wait! The 'IM' actually means 'NOT.' So, 'IM-POSSIBLE' is the opposite of 'I'...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I am impossible to finish this. → It is impossible for me to finish this.

This is very impossible. → This is completely impossible.

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