possibly
Americanadverb
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perhaps; maybe.
It may possibly rain today.
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in a possible manner.
She has all the money she can possibly use.
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by any possibility.
Could you possibly check this information for me?
adverb
Etymology
Origin of possibly
Example Sentences
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Possibly the actor was chosen for his commanding height, which is the only thing about him that’s right for the role; Washington stood 6-foot-2.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Possibly the biggest change over the summer was not the coaching team but a loss of leadership.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
"Possibly, this is due to their more egalitarian social systems. Bonobos appear to live together in more fluid relationships, with social bonds that transcend group boundaries, something we rarely see in chimpanzees," explains Van Leeuwen.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Possibly for this reason, Vahidi has kept a very low profile in this war, making no public appearance.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
“You’ll do fine. Better than fine. Dynamite. Possibly awesome!”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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