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could be

ADVERB

maybe

Synonyms

STRONG

perchance perhaps

WEAK

as it may be can be conceivable conceivably credible feasible imaginably it could be might be obtainable weather permitting

Antonyms

WEAK

certainly definitely surely

ADVERB

mayhap

Synonyms

STRONG

perchance perhaps

WEAK

as it may be can be conceivable conceivably credible feasible imaginably it could be might be obtainable weather permitting

ADVERB

perchance

Synonyms

STRONG

mayhap perhaps

WEAK

as it may be can be conceivable conceivably credible feasible imaginably it could be might be obtainable weather permitting

ADVERB

possibly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceivably likely perhaps probably

STRONG

maybe peradventure perchance

WEAK

God willing at all by any chance by any means if possible in any way not impossibly within realm of possibility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improbably unlikely

WEAK

impossibly

Example Sentences

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Michael, in “All Her Fault” you are playing someone who could be a much more conventional detective character, but reveals more layers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“If I have more space, more equipment, and more staffing, things could be done quicker,” Salinas said.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Management said that any remaining amounts unutilized under the program could be returned to shareholders through a special dividend per share to be proposed after 2027, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

As the game started, some fans could be seen climbing scaffolding attached to buildings.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I could be completely mistaken. But I can’t help but get the oddest sense that your father didn’t believe it was a good idea for you to go to France.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

could be

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