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POSSIBLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for POSSIBLY?

Need another word that means the same as “possibly”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “possibly” in this overview.

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Possibly as an Adverb
Definitions of "Possibly" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Possibly" as an adverb (14 Words)
Usage Examples of "Possibly" as an adverb
Associations of "Possibly" (30 Words)

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.