if (at all) possible
idiom
: if it can be done
Do your best to come home from work early, if (at all) possible.
Examples of if (at all) possible in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Democrat attacks on Trump and his cabinet have, if possible, reached a new low over the Houthi affair.
—
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
Review a site’s safety procedures and use sites that include identity verification, if possible.
—Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
If the complaint is filed within seven days of an election, the commission shall render such a decision before an election, if possible.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Water the plants at the soil line if possible, as the plants can develop root rot in soggy soil or powdery mildew if their leaves stay wet.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for if (at all) possible
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
Review a site’s safety procedures and use sites that include identity verification, if possible.
—Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
If the complaint is filed within seven days of an election, the commission shall render such a decision before an election, if possible.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Water the plants at the soil line if possible, as the plants can develop root rot in soggy soil or powdery mildew if their leaves stay wet.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for if (at all) possible
Cite this Entry
“If (at all) possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20%28at%20all%29%20possible. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share