🇬🇧 Impossible meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Impossible” describes something that is completely out of reach, no matter what you do. It’s like trying to touch the sky with your fingers, making a fish ride a bicycle, or convincing your little brother to share his last piece of cake. Some things just can’t happen — because they’re impossible!

Finding matching socks in my drawer? Completely impossible.

I told my teacher my dog ate my homework. She said it’s impossible because I don’t have a dog.

Mom says it’s impossible for me to clean my room in under five minutes. Challenge accepted!

It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open… but now you’re going to try, aren’t you?

Getting my cat to take a bath without a fight? Ha! Impossible!

A boy sees his cat on a very high tree. He jumps and he cannot reach. He says, "It is impossible." He tries to climb. His friend says, "This is impossible." They pull and cry, "Impossible! Impossible!" It seems impossible, but a tall man brings a long ladder. The boy takes his cat and smiles.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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