Definitions

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 Lakers are rumored to possibly trade for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

On Tuesday, Congress lifted restrictions on him announcing a state of emergency, paving the way for Paz to possibly deploy troops to restore order.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

IUL is a kind of permanent insurance that works differently than the type of “term” life-insurance contracts people may be more familiar with, possibly through work.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

There is a chance of thunderstorms across southern England, East Anglia and possibly around Yorkshire.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Then what? You can’t… you can’t possibly like the badger?”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

possibly

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