possibly

[ pos-uh-blee ]

adverb

1. perhaps; maybe:

   It may possibly rain today.

2. in a possible manner:

   She has all the money she can possibly use.

3. by any possibility:

   Could you possibly check this information for me?

possibly

/ ˈpɒsɪblɪ /

sentence substitute

1. 1. perhaps or maybe
   2. ( as sentence modifier )

      possibly he'll come

adverb

1. by any chance; at all

   he can't possibly come

Word History and Origins

Origin of possibly¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; possible + -ly

Example Sentences

I believe he will kneecap the White House Correspondents Association, by ignoring our recommendations and requests and possibly taking over assignment of seats in the Brady Briefing Room — traditionally the province of the WHCA.

From Salon

It will be a challenge, however, with the offensive line possibly reshuffling again after a poor performance against the Dolphins.

From Los Angeles Times

A bid by the department for rural affairs to soften changes to inheritance tax for farms - possibly by exempting some older farmers - has been rejected by the Treasury.

From BBC

Defra suggested softening the policy to exempt some older people, possibly those over the age of 80.

From BBC

If Senate Republicans can’t say no to Gaetz, the Department of Justice as we know it will be gone, quite possibly forever.

From Slate

Related Words

• conceivably
• likely
• perhaps
• probably