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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Possibly for this reason, Vahidi has kept a very low profile in this war, making no public appearance.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Possibly the most telling statistic tracks the difference between borrowing benchmarks, such as the prime rate, and what you pay on your credit card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Possibly frightened at what appears to be a hostile situation, Good puts the car in reverse, then drives forward.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

Possibly picked up an injury when struck by Mark Wood.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

Possibly it was the work of just one person with a grudge—or a mission.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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