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possibly

[pos-uh-blee] / ˈpɒs ə bli /
ADVERB
by chance; in some way
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conceivably likely perhaps probably
STRONG
maybe peradventure perchance
WEAK
God willing at all by any chance by any means could be if possible in any way not impossibly within realm of possibility
Antonyms
STRONGEST
improbably unlikely
WEAK
impossibly

Example Sentences

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The blockade would possibly remove around two million barrels of oil which Iran has continued to ship through the strait each day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It will shift your perspective and possibly the way you view life.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

He and his girlfriend are at different stages in their lives, with possibly starkly different outlooks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

"I hid in my room and cried because I didn't know if I would be strong enough to refuse blood, knowing it could possibly save my life."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

How can I possibly prepare her for the strange place I’m going to take her to?

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin