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Term: impossible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Unable to be done, achieved, or realized.

Example Sentence: It is impossible for humans to fly without the help of machines.

Sense 2:

Definition: Very difficult; extremely hard or challenging.

Example Sentence: Climbing Mount Everest is an impossible task for most people.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: An impossibility; something that cannot be achieved or accomplished.

Example Sentence: The idea of traveling back in time remains an impossible.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a way that is impossible; contrary to what is possible or likely.

Example Sentence: He jumped off the roof and landed impossible lightly on his feet.