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there is a possibility vs there are possibilities

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There is a possibility' refers to a single potential outcome, while 'There are possibilities' refers to multiple potential outcomes.
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Last updated: December 02, 2024 • 10367 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a single potential outcome.

"there is a possibility"

This phrase is used when you want to express that there is a chance or likelihood of something happening or being true.

Examples:

  • There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
  • There is a possibility that she will come to the party.
  • Aug 21, 2019 ... I just realized that submarines mean that there is a possibility for a new Arpeggio of Blue Steel colaboration, so bring it on!
  • Feb 21, 2023 ... Never Settle For Less When There Is A Possibility For More · 1% better everyday (1.01³⁶⁵) = 37.78% net improvement · 2% better everyday (1.02³⁶⁵) ...
  • Feb 22, 2022 ... Now that there is a possibility that Henry Cavill might come back as Superman. Does that mean that Man of Steel could still be canon in the ...
  • Jul 9, 2024 ... There is a possibility to restore from another cluster's backup to an already existent percona cluster? ... I already created a pg cluster which ...
  • May 11, 2024 ... Yes! There is a possibility we could see the Aurora Borealis again tonight but fair warning - more clouds expected.
  • Mar 18, 2019 ... I will never forget the moment in my life over 25 years ago when I heard Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon introduce the spiritual Wade in the ...
  • Nov 13, 2020 ... In version 14 there is a possibility to chose "Carry part away" under "Exit", "Strategy": This feature is gone in version 15, so how do I ...
  • Jul 7, 2021 ... How can I say "there is a possibility, up to 30 mins delay in the time you booked for calling you" shorter? Ask Question. Asked 3 years, 3 ...
  • Jul 3, 2024 ... ... there is a Possibility and he's never late with InI blessings because there is a Possibility! It's truly a blessing to be featured in the ...
  • There is a possibility to disable the Get link option · Community Support · jeffpaul June 9, 2020, 12:08pm 1. I wonder if there is this option to disable “ ...

Alternatives:

  • There may be a chance
  • It is possible that
  • It could happen that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when talking about multiple potential outcomes.

"there are possibilities"

This phrase is used when you want to convey that there are various options or potential outcomes available.

Examples:

  • There are possibilities for further research in this area.
  • There are possibilities for improvement in our project.
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... I think the latter is more correct and sounds better because the point of the sentence is to say there are possibilities. You can omit world ...
  • Oct 31, 2021 ... Since there are possibilities that Mario Party Superstars may have DLC or updates, which characters do you like to see in the future?
  • Jun 9, 2016 ... Don't Wait, There Are Possibilities There. Report this article; Close menu. Debra Whittam ...
  • Nov 8, 2024 ... 1139 likes, 16 comments - soulxsigh on November 8, 2024: "There are possibilities for me, certainly, but under what stone do they lie?
  • There are possibilities for change”. Nobel Prize Summit speaker Peter Doherty was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1996 for his research on ...
  • May 9, 2024 ... There are possibilities for better births. A small but determined and wonderfully committed Australian birth activism scene is campaigning ...
  • Aug 8, 2023 ... Yes, there are possibilities. However there are no possibilities without first knowing more details, like how you're creating the flex ...
  • There are possibilities available to your future self that your current self wouldn't be able to consider. All your mind can pull from is what it's known, and ...
  • Jul 19, 2021 ... “Now there are possibilities everywhere,” he said. He is one player in a profound shift under way in the US labour market, where American ...

Alternatives:

  • There are various options
  • There are different potential outcomes
  • There are multiple choices

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