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    possibly
    /ˈpɒsɪbli/

    adverb

    • 1. perhaps (used to indicate doubt or hesitancy): "he found himself alone, possibly the only survivor" Similar perhapsmaybeit may/could beit is possible
    • 2. in accordance with what is likely or achievable.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOSSIBLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    POSSIBLY definition: 1. used when something is not certain: 2. used to agree or disagree when some doubt is involved…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › possiblyPossibly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of POSSIBLY is in a possible manner : by any possibility. How to use possibly in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › possiblyPOSSIBLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Possibly definition: perhaps; maybe. See examples of POSSIBLY used in a sentence.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › possiblyPossibly - definition of possibly by The Free Dictionary

    Define possibly. possibly synonyms, possibly pronunciation, possibly translation, English dictionary definition of possibly. adv. 1. Perhaps: He hesitated, possibly remembering his unsuccessful last attempt. 2. Conceivably: Could they possibly be here already? 3. Under any...

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › possiblypossibly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    adverb. /ˈpɒsəbli/ /ˈpɑːsəbli/ used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain synonym perhaps. It was possibly their worst performance ever. She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ‘Will you be around next week?’ ‘Possibly.’.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOSSIBLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    POSSIBLY meaning: 1. used when something is not certain: 2. used to agree or disagree when some doubt is involved…. Learn more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOSSIBLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    You use possibly to indicate that you are not sure whether something is true or will happen.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › possiblyPossibly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of possibly. adverb. to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means. “they can't possibly get here in time for the funeral?”. see more. adverb. by chance. “we may possibly run into them at the concert”. synonyms: maybe, mayhap, peradventure, perchance, perhaps.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › possiblyPOSSIBLY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    used when something is not certain: Someone, possibly Tom, had left the window open. Fewer examples. He is possibly the most reviled man in Britain. The drug could possibly be used to treat cancer. The phone call could possibly provide the vital clue to the murder.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPOSSIBLY - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    You use possibly to emphasize that you are surprised, puzzled, or shocked by something that you have seen or heard.