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Meaning of possibly
The primary meaning of "possibly" is to indicate that something may happen or be true, but it is not certain.
Etymology of possibly
The word "possibly" originates from the Old French word "possibilite", which is derived from the Latin word "possibilitas", meaning "capability" or "possibility"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to express possibility or potentiality
Synonyms
possibly
potentially
maybe
perhaps
conceivably
plausibly
feasibly
believably
credibly
presumably
supposedly
allegedly
probably
likely
evidently
apparently
seemingly
ostensibly
supposedly
putatively
purportedly
allegedly
doubtlessly
unquestionably
undoubtedly
inevitably
necessarily
manifestly
obviously
clearly
patently
Definitions
- Used to express that something is possible, but not certain
- * Used to suggest that something may happen or be true, but it is not guaranteed
- * Used to indicate a degree of uncertainty or doubt about something
Usage Examples
- It is possible that the weather will be sunny tomorrow
- * She might possibly attend the meeting if she can finish her work on time
- * The new policy will possibly lead to an increase in productivity