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Possibly

Verb / ˈpɑ:sʌbli: / Another word for possibly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Possibly means maybe or perhaps.

Synonyms & similar words

perhaps perchance maybe peradventure impossibly mayhap maybe perhaps potentially conceivably plausibly likely feasibly probably perchance imaginably credibly happen chance conceivable practicable presumably tenable thinkable viable

Synonyms by register

Formal

potentially conceivably plausibly feasibly

Informal

maybe perhaps might be could be

Literary

haply perchance

Antonyms

certainly definitely surely undoubtedly absolutely positively invariably

Common collocations

  • possibly could
  • possibly would
  • possibly true
  • possibly happen
  • possibly see
  • possibly find
  • possibly explain

Word family

adverb possibly

Usage note

While 'possibly' indicates a degree of uncertainty, it is often used in contexts where the likelihood is quite low. It is generally interchangeable with 'perhaps' or 'maybe', though 'perhaps' can sound slightly more formal.

Example sentences

  1. I will possibly go to the park later.
  2. It is possibly going to snow tonight.
  3. She could possibly be the best singer in the world.
  4. I might possibly have forgotten my keys at home.
  5. The store will possibly close early today.

Quotes

  • It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive, and the true success is to labour.
  • We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.
  • If you can dream it, you can achieve it.

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