possibly

Comparative

more possibly

Superlative

most possibly

1. 1.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.

   • Possibly, they will make gains in the midterm elections.
   • This rare and possibly unique specimen must be conserved.
   • It was possibly the costliest mistake in the organization's history.

2. 2.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.

   • I couldn't possibly be there on time.
   • I couldn't possibly cheat on my wife.
   • I'm much stronger than you, so you can't possibly win.

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Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• maybe
• perhaps