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

A decision by judges at the Court of Appeal has blown open an ongoing saga into hidden commission payments, with buyers possibly in line for payouts totalling billions of pounds.

From BBC

But we do know that the court's right-wing majority believes that virtually nothing he does could possibly be criminal, so he's pretty much got a free hand.

From Salon

Putt launched a review, which has concluded that "there are exceptional grounds in which an award won in competition should be reviewed and possibly rescinded".

From BBC

Raw Story argued that this process facilitated future infringement by leaving users unaware that they were receiving, and possibly distributing, copyrighted material without permission.

From Los Angeles Times

“We want to create the best environment and the best tools, and the most entertaining, enriching content that we possibly can. And use us how it makes you happy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conceivably
• likely
• perhaps
• probably