possibly
playSimple Definition of possibly
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—used to say something might happen, exist, or be true but is not certain
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—used to show shock or surprise at something
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—used to ask for something politely
Full Definition of possibly
1 : in a possible manner : by any possibility <that's all she could possibly do>
2 : by merest chance : perhaps <possibly he will recover>
3 : it is possible or imaginable : conceivably <a political libel which may possibly damage me — G. B. Shaw>
Examples of possibly in a sentence
<he may possibly recover after such a serious mistake, but it doesn't seem likely>
14th Century
First Known Use of possibly
14th century
POSSIBLY Defined for Kids
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