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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OpenAI “will be a public company in 2027” and could possibly move more quickly if “our business continues to inflect,” Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar recently told employees, according to CNBC.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The findings suggest that rocky planets, and possibly worlds with some of the ingredients associated with habitability, may have become possible much earlier in cosmic history than scientists previously expected.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
But if it happens, it also could have ramifications for other players’ playing time and, possibly, future contracts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Saturday's weather forecast is horrendous, possibly a complete washout.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
But I’m still—still—in the wrinkled yellow blouse from yesterday, and I can’t possibly wear it to another shift.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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