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The synonyms of “Possibly” are: maybe, mayhap, peradventure, perchance, perhaps, for all one knows, feasibly, very likely, please, kindly, conceivably, under any circumstances, by any means, in any way
Possibly as an Adverb
Definitions of "Possibly" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “possibly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- Used in polite requests.
- In accordance with what is likely or achievable.
- Perhaps (used to indicate doubt or hesitancy.
- To a degree possible of achievement or by possible means.
- By chance.
- Used to emphasize that one feels that something is surprising, or bewildering.
- Used to emphasize that someone has or will put all their effort into something.
Synonyms of "Possibly" as an adverb (14 Words)
by any means | In reserve; not for immediate use. |
conceivably | It is conceivable or imaginable that. It may conceivably cause liver disease. |
feasibly | In a way that possible or practical to do or achieve. We take customer feedback very seriously and strive to make additional improvements that can be met feasibly. |
for all one knows | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
in any way | To or toward the inside of. |
kindly | In a kind manner or out of kindness. Never mind she said kindly. |
maybe | Perhaps; possibly. Maybe I won t go back. |
mayhap | By chance. |
peradventure | Perhaps. Peradventure I m not as wealthy as he is. |
perchance | By some chance; perhaps. We dare not go ashore lest perchance we should fall into some snare. |
perhaps | Used to express uncertainty or possibility. Perhaps she will call tomorrow. |
please | Used to ask someone to stop doing something of which the speaker disapproves. Would you like a drink Yes please. |
under any circumstances | Below some quantity or limit. |
very likely | Used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal. |
Usage Examples of "Possibly" as an adverb
- Could you possibly pour me another cup of tea?
- We may possibly run into them at the concert.
- What can you possibly mean?
- Be as noisy as you possibly can.
- He found himself alone, possibly the only survivor.
Associations of "Possibly" (30 Words)
able | Having considerable skill proficiency or intelligence. An able seaman. |
anyway | Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. I don t know what happened to it anyway it s gone. |
appreciably | To a noticeable degree. Profits have grown appreciably over the last four years. |
chance | Occurring or appearing or singled out by chance. He met his brother by chance. |
equally | To the same degree (often followed by `as. Not all who live in inner cities are poor equally many poor people live outside inner cities. |
fairly | To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. They played fairly. |
frequently | Many times at short intervals. They go abroad frequently. |
importantly | In a manner designed to draw attention to one’s importance. A non drinking non smoking and importantly non political sportsman. |
impracticable | Not capable of being carried out or put into practice. It was impracticable to widen the road here. |
instead | On the contrary. Do not use lotions but put on a clean dressing instead. |
likely | Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. Sales are likely to drop further. |
maybe | A mere possibility or probability. He was standing maybe 20 or 30 feet away. |
moderately | To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. Both hotels are moderately priced. |
much | (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely. Not much rain. |
noticeably | In a noticeable manner. He changed noticeably over the years. |
often | Frequently or in great quantities. Vocabulary often reflects social standing. |
oftentimes | Many times at short intervals. Sensory processing is oftentimes a challenge for someone with ASD. |
percent | A proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred. |
perceptibly | In a noticeable manner. |
perhaps | Used to express uncertainty or possibility. Would you perhaps consent to act as our guide. |
potential | Existing in possibility. A young broadcaster with great potential. |
preferably | More readily or willingly. He would like a place of his own preferably outside the town. |
pretty | Make pretty or attractive. Pretty room. |
probably | With considerable certainty; without much doubt. He will probably win the election. |
quite | To a degree (not used with a negative. He s quite an attractive man. |
rather | Used to express a recommended alternative, but without a than clause and used with verbs other than would; instead. I walked or rather limped the two miles home. |
reasonably | To certain extent or degree. A constable who reasonably believes a breach of the peace is about to take place. |
significantly | In a statistically significant way. Their situation is significantly different from ours. |
somewhat | To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. His arguments were somewhat self contradictory. |
whatever | One or some or every or all without specification. We told him we d back him whatever. |