That could be possible vs That would be possible

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'That could be possible' is used to express a possibility or likelihood, while 'That would be possible' is used to express a hypothetical situation or condition.

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That could be possible

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a possibility or likelihood.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is a potential or likely outcome.

Examples:

Given the circumstances, that could be possible.
With the right resources, that could be possible.
Considering the evidence, that could be possible.
In theory, that could be possible.
If everything aligns, that could be possible.

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If only that could be possible.
Many people would not believe that could be possible in 2007.
An investigation has now been set up to look into how that could be possible in Sweden today.
We know how it's supposed to work, so we can't suppose all the things that could be possible.
I don't see how that could be possible.
Walter, I understand what you're saying about the moth and the man transforming in the same way, but I just don't understand how that could be possible.
I suppose that could be possible, but I really think the chances are pretty remote!

Alternatives:

that might be possible
that is possible
that may be possible
that seems possible
that is a possibility

That would be possible

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a hypothetical situation or condition.

This phrase is used to talk about a hypothetical scenario or condition that could be possible under certain circumstances.

Examples:

If we had more time, that would be possible.
If the budget allowed for it, that would be possible.
In a perfect world, that would be possible.
If the technology were available, that would be possible.
If the conditions were right, that would be possible.

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I appreciate the encouragement concerning a Single Code and I am working with Commissioner Wallström to see whether that would be possible; she referred to that in her own remarks.
There's simply no economic model that that would be possible.
I do not think that would be possible at the time of an Olympic Games.
Could you love me that much that that would be possible?
If emergency measures were to be agreed, forcing employers to make such arrangements, then I should immediately be all in favour of them. I doubt, however, if that would be possible, so respectful is this Parliament of employers' interests.
Imagine that they had to do this next year. I do not think that would be possible.
I should think that would be possible, that we could just borrow time from - from some of the other -

Alternatives:

that could be possible
that might be possible
that is possible
that may be possible
that seems possible

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That could be possible vs That would be possible