Possibly Meaning in English
word · lemma: possible
/ˈpɑsəbɫi/
PAH-suh-blee
/pˈɒsəbli/
PO-suh-blee
Definition
Used to say that something may be true, happen, or exist, but you are not sure. It expresses possibility rather than certainty.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both speaking and writing. Often used before the main verb ('could possibly help') or at the start of a sentence ('Possibly, but I’m not sure'). It is more cautious than 'probably' and often weaker than 'maybe' in direct conversation.
Spanish: posiblemente - quizáPortuguese (BR): possivelmente - talvezPortuguese (PT): possivelmente - talvezChinese (Simplified): 可能 - 或许Chinese (Traditional): 可能 - 或許Hindi: संभवतः - शायदArabic: من المحتمل - ربماBengali: সম্ভবত - হয়তRussian: возможно - может бытьJapanese: もしかすると - たぶんVietnamese: có thể - có lẽKorean: 아마도 - 어쩌면Turkish: muhtemelen - belkiUrdu: ممکن ہے - شایدIndonesian: mungkin - barangkali
Example Sentences
She could possibly come later.
basic
It will possibly rain tonight.
basic
This is possibly the best day of my life.
basic
Can you possibly send me the file today?
natural
I can’t possibly finish all of this by myself.
natural
Could this possibly be true?
natural