possibly

CEFRA2

/ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    Maybe, but not certainly or definitely.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.

Examples

  • Get up as early as you possibly can.

  • It was possibly their worst performance ever.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

More examples

In context

  • He cannot possibly believe her.

  • It was possibly the costliest mistake in the organization's history.

  • Possibly, they will make gains in the midterm elections.

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Antonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Given her very late start, she could blank still finish the race if she runs fast.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adverb

From possible + -ly.