Possibly

Quick meaning: Possibly is an adverb meaning (modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

Meaning

(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

More Meanings

1. (modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.

Example Sentences

I couldn't possibly be there on time.

I'm much stronger than you, so you can't possibly win.

Possibly, they will make gains in the midterm elections.

This rare and possibly unique specimen must be conserved.

Synonyms for possibly

Depending on context, synonyms include potentially, maybe, mayhap, mayhaps, perchance, peradventure.

Antonyms for possibly

Common opposites include impossibly, inevitably, certainly, indubitably, undoubtably, undoubtedly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include potentially, maybe, peradventure, perchance, conceivably, possible.

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