Definitions for possibly
ˈpɒs ə blipos·si·b·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. possibly, perchance, perhaps, maybe, mayhap, peradventureadverb

   by chance

   "perhaps she will call tomorrow"; "we may possibly run into them at the concert"; "it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time"

2. possiblyadverb

   to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means

   "they can't possibly get here in time for the funeral?"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Possiblyadverb

   Etymology: from possible.

   1. By any power really existing.

   Within the compass of which laws, we do not only comprehend whatsoever may be easily known to belong to the duty of all men, but even whatsoever may possibly be known to be of that quality. Richard Hooker, b. i. s. 8.

   Can we possibly his love desert? John Milton.

   2. Perhaps; without absurdity.

   Possibly he might be found in the hands of the earl of Essex, but he would be dead first. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

   Arbitrary power tends to make a man a bad sovereign, who might possibly have been a good one, had he been invested with an authority circumscrib’d by laws. Addison.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. possibly

   Possibly refers to something that has a chance of happening or becoming true; it indicates uncertainty or indicates the potential for certain situations or conditions. It can also suggest an event or action that is permissible or achievable.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Possiblyadverb

   in a possible manner; by possible means; especially, by extreme, remote, or improbable intervention, change, or exercise of power; by a chance; perhaps; as, possibly he may recover

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possibly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1561

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possibly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #905

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possibly' in Adverbs Frequency: #130

How to pronounce possibly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say possibly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of possibly in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of possibly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of possibly in a Sentence

1. Devin Booker:

   That's a talented team that Danny Green and the Suns could possibly see at the end, danny Green and the Suns just want to make statements. Play the right brand of basketball and wear teams down.

2. Sinan Ulgen:

   For all practical purposes the accession dynamic is dead ... In a way it has become inconsequential as far as Erdogan is concerned, it will be a piecemeal effort to concoct areas of common interest and build structures of cooperation as the need arises ... That has been the case for refugees, that will be the case for economic integration, possibly for cooperation on counter-terrorism, and areas like that.

3. Bidens First 100 DaysHere:

   The fundamental principle of getting people vaccinated as quickly and as efficiently as you possibly can will always be the best way to prevent the further evolution of any mutant, because when you do that, you prevent replication, and replication is essential for mutation.

4. Gerry Northwood:

   By expanding their merchant fleet, the Russians are possibly seeking to bring the heavy lift of armaments and other equipment destined for Syria under direct government control, it does afford a bit of protection - they are Russian flagged. It is likely they will put armed personnel on board and will be robust about their immediate security.

5. Peter Cardillo:

   The focus remains on oil and the impact of low oil prices, which points to slowing growth and possibly, even stagnant to negative growth here in the United States.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=possibly
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=possibly
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possibly