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 Wed Oct 11, 2006 21:52 pm Meaning of "not possible |
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I suspect Heiner may have actually intended to ask about question 3 in the test...
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| Thu Oct 12, 2006 15:18 pm Meaning of 'not impossible' |
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| To me "not impossible" means possible, but it has a slightly different meaning. I think when you say something is "not impossible", you don't feel so certain about the possibility;but at the same time you cannot deny it. Am I correct?? |
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| Thu Oct 12, 2006 16:05 pm Meaning of 'not impossible' |
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Hi Shan and welcome to the forum!
I'd say you've hit the nail on the head. You could also say that not impossible means there is only a slight possibility.
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| Thu Oct 12, 2006 22:52 pm Meaning of 'not impossible' |
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| Quote: | | It's not impossible you couldn't pass your exam if you really tried. |
To me, one 'not' in the sentence is extra, if we use impossible.
It's hardly possible that you would not be able to pass your exam if you really tried. - would be natural meaning.
Should be one 'not' less in the test sentence, or where do I make a mistake?
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