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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The court heard that Wang had struggled to comply with the strict rules, possibly due to her old age, and was frequently disciplined.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The site will include power generation, shipping infrastructure, vehicle facilities and possibly an airport, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Their economists expect its central bank, the Bank of Canada, to keep interest rates at 2.25% well into 2027 and possibly into 2028.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Aggressive expansions typically come with plenty of risk: an immediate strain on resources, profit instability, and possibly outgrowing the existing business model.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
I can’t possibly get any words out of my throat.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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