possibly

pos-si-bly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Perhaps; maybe.

  2. 2.

    In accordance with what is possible; within one's powers.

  3. 3.

    Used to emphasize that something is difficult to believe or accept.

Related words

Antonyms: definitely not, impossibly
See also: maybe, perhaps, potentially, probably
Synonyms: conceivably, maybe, perhaps, potentially

Etymology

From possible + -ly, from Latin possibilis ("that can be done"), from posse ("to be able").