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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“They’ve gotten into a situation where they’re very close to possibly running out of money if they don’t put the measures in place that they need to,” Duardo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
As for the great, mysterious and possibly dishonest figure Gail pursues, it’s Jon Hamm, playing himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
Le Pen and her legal team are possibly banking on the normally glacial pace the Court of Cassation operates at.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
“So if you put a $2000 price on each change order, you’re going to possibly save from $20,000 to $40,000 per hour, when you’re walking your floor plans.”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026
How can I possibly prepare her for the strange place I’m going to take her to?
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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