possibly — Perhaps; maybe; used to express uncertainty or potential likelihood of something happening.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Perhaps; maybe; used to express uncertainty or potential likelihood of something happening.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːsəbli/
Example Sentences
- This is possibly the worst pizza I've ever tasted - and I once ate cardboard by mistake!
- Could you possibly turn down the music? My plants are starting to headbang.
- She will possibly apply for the scholarship next year.
possibly
ADVERB[/ˈpɑːsəbli/]
Perhaps; maybe; used to express uncertainty or potential likelihood of something happening.
Perhaps; maybe; used to express uncertainty or potential likelihood of something happening.
What seems impossibly hard becomes possibly solved when working responsibly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'possibilis' meaning 'that can be done,' derived from 'posse' (to be able). The English adverb was formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'possible.'
Breakdown
poss- (able, having power) + -ible (capable of being) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“This is possibly the worst pizza I've ever tasted - and I once ate cardboard by mistake!”
“Could you possibly turn down the music? My plants are starting to headbang.”
“She will possibly apply for the scholarship next year.”
“This could possibly be the solution to our problem.”
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