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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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It is a key step on the road he hopes will lead to a fourth Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 - and possibly another Olympic gold.

From BBC • 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

The team initially expected that individuals with the PAM variant would have lower GLP-1 levels, possibly because the hormone would be less stable without proper processing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

But how could she possibly have had enough time to look in the folder, memorize whatever was in there, and then position herself in front of the desk?

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix