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

The report described lengthy stays for dogs at the Chesterfield Square shelter, with little human interaction and possibly “two weeks or more before they get any extended time outside of their kennels.”

From Los Angeles Times

One wonders what he possibly can do for an encore, yet he’s already preparing for one, undergoing the shoulder surgery immediately after the season, his elbow rehab in full fling, his aim clear.

From Los Angeles Times

“We were tracking some of the ships and companies involved, but our work was stopped, possibly after they had already breached the 500,000-barrel cap”.

From BBC

It is the only “Gladiator” sequel that could possibly exist and exactly what you expect, for better or for worse.

From Los Angeles Times

With Smith facing likely defeat and, with it, possibly the end of his leadership, he turned to Prescott - the lifelong trade unionist - to win over waverers.

From BBC

Related Words

• conceivably
• likely
• perhaps
• probably