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if possible

ADVERB
possibly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conceivably likely perhaps probably
STRONG
maybe peradventure perchance
WEAK
God willing at all by any chance by any means could be in any way not impossibly within realm of possibility
Antonyms
STRONGEST
improbably unlikely
WEAK
impossibly

Example Sentences

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Hampshire has offered current students the option of finishing their degrees before the school closes, if possible, or transferring to other institutions that have agreed to offer support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Experts say it’s best to avoid lending money to friends and family if possible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Vulnerable patients, including women given birth and people with disabilities, were left without vital support, with the report finding that such tough rules needed to be avoided if possible.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Consular services were suspended by the U.S. embassy in Qatar, which advised Americans to “shelter-in-place” or leave if possible, though the embassy would not be providing assistance.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

He suspected him more deeply than ever, and if possible liked the new Gollum, the Sméagol, less than the old.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien