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This tag is for questions about the meaning of a word, which a dictionary cannot answer. If the question is about the meaning of a word that can't be understood outside its phrase or sentence, the "meaning-in-context" tag should be also used; for the meaning of a phrase, use the "phrase-meaning" tag instead. Your question should normally include the dictionary definition of the word, and explain how the dictionary does not answer your question.
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In simple words, what is the difference between 'possible' and 'probable'?
Improbably means it could happen but it is unlikely
Impossible means it cannot happen
Use of probable or possible for things which are definite
It would feel very unnatural (and give the wrong meaning …
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