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possibly

/ˈpɑ.sɪ.bli/adverb3 syllables

Possibly means: by chance.

Synonyms for possibly9

adverb, as in by chance

perchance, perhaps, maybe, mayhap, peradventure

also used for possibly

potentially, mayhaps, by chance, conceivably

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Opposites of possibly

impossibly

What does possibly mean?2

adverb

1

by chance“perhaps she will call tomorrow”

2

to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means“they can't possibly get here in time for the funeral?”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with possibly?1

four syllables

impossibly
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Possibly in a sentence

  • Even prayers at mosques are suspended, possibly a first in the city's long history.Hybrid
  • I'll be back in about three weeks, possibly earlier.CK
  • Pancakes are usually served with icing sugar, butter and possibly syrup.sundown
  • I might be able to solve some of your problems, possibly all of them.CK
  • The password reset link was invalid, possibly because it has already been used.Nicat
  • No rational person, of whatever political persuasion, could possibly object to the program.unknown
  • If something is an apple, then it's either red or green, or possibly both.witbrock
  • He possibly argued with his wife, but certainly did not beat her.mervert1

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